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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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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
Adjective
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What would be the real result of a new millionaire tax in New York City? Billionaire Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, suggests the answer is that wealthy taxpayers will flee.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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By the late nineties, relatively wealthier nations had childhood-vaccination rates of more than ninety per cent, and were seeing few cases of vaccine-preventable diseases.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
27 June 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 11 Jul. 2025.
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