1
as in tidy
being clean and in good order
a snug military cadet in dress uniform
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2
as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a snug cottage that's the perfect retreat for a rustic vacation
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as in relaxed
enjoying physical comfort
while snug in our warm beds, we listened to the winter storm raging outside
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
make sure that all screws and nuts in the shelving unit are snug
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as in safe
providing safety
yachtsmen looking for a snug harbor in which to anchor for the night
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Recent Examples of snug
Bianca London, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
The home is imbued with a snug sensibility, beginning with the wood-burning fireplace and extending all the way to the large window looking out at Villa Borghese.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 16 May 2023
Then snug the empty vest on your torso.
—Peter Koch, Outside Online, 10 May 2020
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Adjective
Some people like a little more wiggle room around the band, while others like it a bit more snug; play around with the your sister size.
—Bianca London, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
The home is imbued with a snug sensibility, beginning with the wood-burning fireplace and extending all the way to the large window looking out at Villa Borghese.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
How about snugging up with a thematically appropriate movie?
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 16 May 2023
Then snug the empty vest on your torso.
—Peter Koch, Outside Online, 10 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snug
Adjective
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But with all of the other roster needs, taking care of the insurance plan at the most important position was a tidy bit of business by the front office.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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And just to put a tidy bow on her freshman awards season, Bueckers became the first freshman to win the Associated Press Women’s Basketball Player of the Year Award—an honor which, as a video of the announcement shows, brought her to tears.—
Lizzy Briskin,
SELF,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cognitive dissonance is about resolving conflicts in information by choosing what is most comfortable.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Auburn had comfortable victories over Alabama State, Creighton, Michigan before a tougher Elite Eight test from Michigan State to get to San Antonio.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Take enough time to have regular and relaxed bowel movements.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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In terms of design, the waterfall look of the nightstands fits into today’s obsession with midcentury modern, and the curved effect makes the room feel that much more soft and relaxed.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The margins for error are always going to be thin on a cold, wet night like Monday, but Juan Soto is a safe bet any night.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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So Far Cannes' Thierry Fremaux Wants 'Mission: Impossible 8,' Teases 2025 Fest Lineup and Moves on From the 'Emilia Perez' Controversy (EXCLUSIVE) That safe haven could also be an alternative to the normal escape route people take out of Gilead.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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The two first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted getting lunch in Miami in September 2022 and photographed snuggling and kissing at the Rolling Loud Music Festival later that month.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Plus, who doesn’t love an excuse to snuggle with a blanket in the middle of a party? 27.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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It’s designed with a deep V-neckline, six-button front, and ribbed trim.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Odenkirk, by contrast, is trim and fit and dressed sharply, with a black-and-red Chicago Cubs cap atop his head.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Rande, 62, matched his wife's and daughter's soft elegance by wearing a classic black tux with a white collared shirt and back tie.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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For starters, the bath products are thicker, softer, non-slip, and have drainage holes.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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This wood is chosen for its tight grain and natural flavor compounds, such as lignin and tannins.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The following are the three main types to choose from: Small cat trees are affordable and ideal for tight living quarters.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Snug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snug. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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