kid-gloved

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kid-gloved
Adjective
  • But the question remains whether the media, which had in many cases mishandled stories ranging from Trump-Russia to the 2023-24 lawfare campaigns against the former and future president, saw themselves as defending democracy against Trump when providing largely kid-glove coverage of Biden.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
  • That’s not, and shouldn’t be, an activity given kid-glove treatment.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • To help care for Park City, practice good trail etiquette by leaving no trace on the trails (staying on marked trails and packing up your garbage), being courteous of other hikers and mountain bikers, and never taking items like rocks or plants from the trail.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 7 July 2025
  • Though these Hongdae men try to push buttons, Sean Solo’s videos always emphasize how normal Korean men act as well, which is pretty courteous and nice in comparison.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • The couple first wed in a civil ceremony on April 18, 1956, before celebrating their union in a separate religious ceremony the next day, per the Napoleonic Code and Roman Catholic Church rules.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • The Combs allegations — involving two ex-girlfriends, graphic testimony and a flood of civil suits — made for ideal on-ramps.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • The mother is friendly and the son is quiet and polite.
    Rebecca Chace July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
  • If a client goes quiet, a polite but firm follow-up message outlining next steps can nudge resolution.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Texas State Legislature was even more obsequious, approving a $15 million incentive package in 2013.
    Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
  • Softening the strongman The film starts with the loyal and somewhat obsequious journalist Pavel Zarubin interviewing Putin at the end of his long working day in the Kremlin, at 1:30 a.m.
    Peter Rutland, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
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“Kid-gloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kid-gloved. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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