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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
a snug military cadet in dress uniform
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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
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
These are made from soft silicone and come with four different-sized tips (extra small to large) for a comfortable, snug fit.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2025
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
This cocoon is super-protective, and the fleas stay safe and snug inside for up to four months, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for snug
Adjective
And nothing makes those moments snugger than a comfortable sweater set.
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Attach a button or zipper to keep the sleeve closed, or make a sleeve with a foldable top and a clasp to keep your books snug and protected.
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That’s fine because Wayfair has storage containers, utility carts, and decorative bins to get you back on the tidy track.—
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Overflowing with furniture and decor to breathe new life into your home and make any room tidier, there are so many helpful pieces worth buying.—
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The comfortable four-way stretch fabric makes these feel like your favorite pair of yoga pants, while looking elegant and dressed to the nines.—
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Baggy Jean Looking for jeans that feel comfortable and look put-together?—
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
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Cate Blanchett is the queen of a relaxed, textured bob.—
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The embers are gone and the dust has settled a year later, but most of those houses are still vacant lots and families remain stuck in limbo.—
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On top of everything, California’s $4 trillion economy is more or less stuck in neutral, with the nation’s highest unemployment rate, no net job growth since the COVID-19 pandemic and severe employment cutbacks in signature sectors, such as film and TV production technology.—
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Having no cool aunt of my own and no elder sisters, just teenage babysitters and camp counselors (each with their own unique but tenuous grasp on anatomy and reproductive science), the book felt warm, inviting, and—perhaps most important to my terrified, bleeding, self—safe.—
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The two men exchange grateful texts later that evening, home safe and stumped about where to go next.—
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The pair have since amped up their public PDA, snuggling up everywhere from Madison Square Garden to the Golden Globes.—
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Since the winter season calls for snuggling under blankets more often, experts recommend washing your blankets on the more frequent end of this guidance.—
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Doing so will protect your trim, paint, and even nearby drywall from mold growth and moisture damage.—
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Work With the Home's Architecture Whether your home features curved archways, trim, or no trim, finding ways to soften the environment's natural architecture is another way Capra says makes a home feel warmer through design.—
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The hardware is built for intimacy, pairing a soft exterior with full-body sensors that react to a user’s touch on its head or neck.—
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So uncompromising as to turn hard heads into soft behinds.—
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“Snug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snug. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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