Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoning (to)
Verb
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In the middle of it all, songwriter Diane Warren paused to take a selfie, still evidently enjoying the giddy thrill of being in a room full of fellow hopefuls even after 17 times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Although quantifying morale and momentum is hard, by the end of 2025, the Democrats were enjoying an upturn in both.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Carey accompanied them, beaming, gladly relishing the homage.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Nicki Minaj is relishing in the rewards for her recent support for the MAGA movement.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Directed by Don Prod, the clip tracks the British rapper driving an old Aston Martin, drinking whiskey, and literally digging his own grave.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
12 Feb. 2026
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And honestly, who enjoys digging through mostly empty bottles just to find one tiny pill?—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Cottoning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoning%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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