as in pampered
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as in spoiled
to treat with great or excessive care
accused the judiciary of coddling criminals
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As 60 Minutes Australia shared in an update, Travis had lived a pampered life with Herold, dining on lobster and drinking from a wine glass.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
18 June 2025 -
Your experience will be that of receiving a get-gorgeous facial glow, and a pampered Pooch!—
Debbi Kickham,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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While the tax may be imagined for wealthy folks like Swift, Rhode Island natives could also be impacted by the tax, Stephen MacGillivray, a Pierce Atwood partner, told USA TODAY.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Democrats have already recoiled at the anti-Muslim attacks he’s faced since Tuesday, and the nervous backroom meetings of wealthy people who want to stop him.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
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During the Regency period–as far as monied Royalty and aristocracy were concerned–colour wasn’t just seen, it was felt–and this feeling of sensory immersion is achieved in the Colour exhibition which incorporates installations, neon art, costume, sound and light.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Opponents say the bill would consolidate more power in the hands of Tallahassee and monied special interests.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Parents in an affluent suburb, both with teenage daughters, their lives are upended when Carmack’s Tom Truby shows up at Ali’s doorstep.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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Events like these will attract an affluent international audience seeking more than just the two hours of entertainment that a regular day out at the soccer provides.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Welcome to Outpost Estates, one of Los Angeles’ most moneyed neighborhoods.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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While 2025 started off with something of a kick as investors hoped the second administration of U.S. President Donald Trump would lead to more business-friendly policies, Trump leaned in heavily on tariffs and spooked the moneyed crowd with a trade war.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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“Coddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coddled. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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