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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 in pampered
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coddled
Adjective
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On We Were Liars, Crewson plays Tipper Sinclair, the polished and pampered matriarch of the Sinclair family.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
18 June 2025 -
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
Adjective
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Not all of the record 125 American immigrants on Forbes’ ranking of the world’s wealthiest people feel the same way about their president’s crackdown on immigrants.—
Matt Durot,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Prices in the broader Dubai property market are rising as the city attracts wealthy residents and investors, while also incentivizing new home ownership with fee discounts and low mortgage rates.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The former governor, of course, held tight in places that were to be expected, including monied Manhattan, with support around the literal perimeter of Central Park below 100th Street on the East and West Sides.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
25 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
Adjective
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Trunk Club revolutionized personal styling for affluent men through high-touch, personalized service—customers developed relationships with individual stylists who understood their preferences.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Premium beer, high-end wines, and RTD cocktails cater to affluent, health-conscious consumers who prioritize quality over quantity.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Asked why there’s a reluctance to accelerate those timelines, Norman blamed moneyed interests.—
The Hill staff - 05,
The Hill,
16 May 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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“Coddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coddled. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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