How to Use cushy in a Sentence

cushy

adjective
  • His uncle got him a cushy job in the city government.
  • Friends sent cushy bathrobes and fuzzy slippers.
    — Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
  • His rent isn’t being paid by cushy fees from soft drink or cell phone brands.
    — Hazlitt, 6 July 2022
  • It is also equipped with a pair of cushy seats that look straight out of first class.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The seat foam is cushy, and the mesh back allows for good airflow.
    — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
  • After a run, treat your feet with a cushy, slip-on shoe that is high on the style points.
    — Amanda Loudin, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2019
  • The heavyweight leather can take a beating, and the cushy sole is great for tired feet.
    — Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2020
  • The star completed the look with a pair of cushy catwalk shoes.
    — Shafiq Najib, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022
  • But the characters who make that hotel stay so plush and cushy?
    — Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, 26 Aug. 2021
  • The abstract shape of the cushy dog bed adds to the incognito rug look.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2023
  • There are cushy booths and a curvilinear bar that draws you to its bosom.
    — Esquire Editors, Esquire, 25 May 2017
  • Their cushy footbeds are a perfect mix of comfort and support.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
  • Barnes stood with dancerly poise in a crisp white shirt, a black tie, and cushy black sneakers.
    — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The space is cozy and modern with big, cushy booths and a sunlit dining room.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
  • The space is cozy and modern with big, cushy booths and a sunlit dining room.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Muncy has a cushy matchup and dreamy hitting conditions tonight.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • And the rows of cushy chairs, of course, were filled with cinemagoers.
    — Andy Meek, BGR, 6 Dec. 2021
  • Shoppers shout out the arch support and cushy soles, which are always a plus.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The restaurant is both spacious and cozy, with cushy chairs and lamps on each table.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022
  • On paper, this is a cushy place to be, and O’Connell even said as much.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Swapping fluffy slippers for cushy slides is a nice way to let your feet breathe in the summer.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 4 July 2024
  • Heirloom Tencel linen sheets are bound to have a cushy spot in your heart and your bed.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
  • Though not always as soft and cushy as some puffy designs, curves bring about the same feeling.
    — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Take in views from an ocean-facing bar, or chill on cushy sofas in the in-suite living room.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 17 June 2025
  • These cushy ones will feel snug and stylish on, and are guaranteed to add a wow factor to your look.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Its cushy sole is also made with a ton of arch support to prevent foot fatigue.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Start with a cushy mattress pad, like this one from Utopia Bedding.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Somehow this sofa is the perfect blend of cushy and sturdy.
    — Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Just as noteworthy is how cushy the rear seats and their pillow-like headrests feel.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The cushy seating encourages people to tuck in for a while.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026

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