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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My interruptions only spoiled the spontaneous flow of Bob’s thoughts.

— Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
In at least one case, refrigeration units' temperatures were turned up overnight, leaving large quantities of food wilted or spoiled by morning, Reuters reported.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of spoil

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As European society indulges its whims, the continent hurtles unthinkingly toward a devastating war.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
The show is based on Rachel Reid’s bestsellers about two hockey players, one Canadian, one Russian, who indulge a private love affair.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of indulge

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Joeys will leave the pouch at about 235 days old, but will continue to nurse until about 1-year-old, sometimes longer.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
The Saints could be without star quarterback Brailon Davis who’s nursing an injury, but backup Bodie Brown has stepped in and completed 32 of 45 for 454 yards and seven touchdowns in the past two games.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of nurse

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These days, the playing field has widened considerably, with gentle chemical formulas and K-beauty options designed to pamper and protect the skin.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
At one point luxury travel meant being able to be anywhere and have the comforts of your office—yachts and Aman resorts offer satellite service and Wi-Fi so that you can be pampered but still take a meeting or be active in the family group chat.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026

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