How to Use cozy up in a Sentence

cozy up

verb
  • Fall is the time to cozy up your home with soulful pieces from decades past.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022
  • One was trying to cozy up to the other.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • There are plenty more loungewear sets to cozy up in this winter.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • There are plenty more loungewear sets to cozy up in this winter.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
  • There are plenty more loungewear sets to cozy up in this winter.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Couples can cozy up in pubs and quaint inns and steal away for quiet strolls.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
  • In fact, there was a battle over who got to cozy up to the blanket that night.
    — Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Then cozy up by the fire pit or in front of the living room’s large stone fireplace.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Then cozy up by the fire pit or in front of the living room’s large stone fireplace.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Ready to cozy up in a zip-up sweatshirt à la Beckham?
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
  • The nesting vibe kicks in to cozy up your space before winter.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Galleries and artists cozy up to celebrities and tech barons for much the same reason.
    — Mark Ellwood, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Well, Shamea, maybe don’t cozy up to Dennis if that’s your goal.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 15 June 2026
  • This is a fine time to cozy up in front of the telly to binge watch something or other.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Jan. 2023
  • This will be your new favorite chair to cozy up and read a good book or rewatch your favorite show.
    — Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
  • Enjoy a game of pool and a glass of whiskey in the club room, or cozy up for a movie in the plush home theater.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Serve some concession stand favorites and cozy up for a movie under the stars.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2023
  • Cool off and cozy up with these desserts that are perfect for poolside company.
    — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • With a warm fleece finish, cozy up in Cos’ teddy bomber jacket.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022
  • This makes a great blanket for the bed or a sofa throw to cozy up under during movie night.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
  • That’s why our team has rounded up the five best movies for midlife women to cozy up with on chilly winter days.
    — Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 24 Nov. 2025
  • There is also a hot tub available for a good soak, and a plush seating area to cozy up in all day or night.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2022
  • Opt for s’mores at the fire pit or cozy up with a blanket and a movie next to the fireplace in the living area.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
  • To sort of cozy up in someone else’s skin and someone else’s dreams — what a privilege.
    — Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The ladies cozy up by the campfire with Kurt and Steven but jealousy gets in the way.
    — Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Come night time, everyone will want to cozy up by the fire pit in this spacious no-grass backyard.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
  • During the warmer months, try a dip in the lake or cozy up with a book and a sweater on the porch when the weather gets chilly.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
  • Satisfy your sweet tooth with a slice of their famous pies, or cozy up to a bowl of chicken and dumplings.
    — Sydni Walker, Dallas News, 18 Sep. 2023
  • My suggestion would be to throw on a cozy robe, light your favorite candle, and cozy up with a good book.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2023
  • So maybe cozy up with a good read first and then head into the kitchen to tackle one of the recipes contained within.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024

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