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
  • But behind the courteous gesture, there are lingering concerns of how overtourism might impact Ishigaki’s rich natural environment and potentially overwhelm its infrastructure, concerns that extend to other neighboring remote islands.
    Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
  • The service Efficient, courteous, and polished, the service here meets expectations for a grand hotel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Adjective
  • The international airport in General Santos was temporarily shut due to the earthquake, and 17 domestic flights were canceled, civil aviation officials said.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • All ships in this class are named after renowned American civil and human rights leaders and activists.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Adjective
  • The service The Sagamore’s staff is exceedingly polite and easily reachable via text message.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • While modern-day hosts don’t explicitly expect guests to bring a gift, it's still largely considered a polite and appreciated gesture.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • To cede all of that ground to the executive, and to do so in such an obsequious way, is shameful.
    KEN BURNS, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
  • The staff is wonderfully friendly and casual, providing seamless service without being obsequious.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Kid-gloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kid-gloved. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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