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cushiony

[koosh-uh-nee] / ˈkʊʃ ə ni /










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Made with soft, cushiony materials, the doll also makes spontaneous requests, asking users to pat its head, hold its hand or share snacks with it, although it cannot eat.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

An estimated 40% of low-back pain cases are attributed to degeneration of the cushiony intervertebral discs that absorb shocks and provide flexibility to the spine, previous research suggests.

From Science Daily ● May 16, 2024

It might seem an improbable proposition, turning cold, hard rocks into comfortable and inviting furniture, translating rough stone into cushiony sofas and stools, rethinking rubble as accent tables with enough polish to occupy living rooms.

From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2023

Emma Farrauto’s nightly spooning partner is as long, soft and cushiony as the most deluxe body pillow: Riley, her 9-year-old golden retriever, who weighs a snuggly 67 pounds.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 18, 2021

It seemed, at first, to be the cushiony underside of a mushroom.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman


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