COSSET Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

cosset

verb

Definition of cosset

as in to spoil

to treat with great or excessive care a luxury spa where guests are cosseted with no expense spared

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Recent Examples of cosset Down at the bottom of the hierarchy, or really not ranked at all, is Lucien (Jérémy Gillet), a fey and cosseted twink of privilege who longs to meet Jim but is kept at home, safely away from anything gay, by his domineering mother. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026 Beneath a soaring wooden ceiling hung with a trio of dramatically oversize string lamps, Turner softened the blues and dialed up the tactile richness, establishing a more mature, cosseting mood. — Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026 Bonds form with attendants who cosset customers for generations. — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026 While most art cars since the fifth installment had been cosseted, this one was present at the starting line for the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans. — Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cosset

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And with 10 games remaining, the Royals have a chance to spoil the playoff hopes of a few teams still on their schedule.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
That’s 10 games against teams that don’t have much to play for, aside from spoiling Toronto’s season.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of spoil

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That extended break will not only give Darnold more time to nurse his way back to health, but also provide Seattle’s coaching staff with a few extra days to dive into the film.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Mike, with his sharp features and small, dark hands, is probably at the Silver Spur right now, nursing his glass of vodka, two rocks, no twist.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

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The unlicensed recovery center underworld ranges from places that pamper patients with space and very personal care by licensed medical professionals to places that cram patients into spaces minded by people with limited or no medical training.

— DAVID J. NEAL, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Ask For An Upgrade Moreso than most other vacation stays, all-inclusive resorts exist to pamper their guests.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of pamper

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The gentle, foaming elixir feels soft on skin, rinsing away dirt and makeup while hydrating and coddling with flaxseed oil.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Posing feet-up on a Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for his photoshoot, Schrieber actually coddles a hen on his lap.

— Tanya Fevzi, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

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