as in stroking
to praise too much
a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected
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Noun
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Buerge explained that this sonic seduction was by design.—
Leilani Marie Labong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025 -
Her makeup was peak ’70s seduction—think smokey eyeshadow swept above the crease, lashes that flirted with the camera, and lips glossed to perfection.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
23 May 2025
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Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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During its limited time operating, Yanni’s generated significant praise from online reviewers.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 2025
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“Massaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massaging. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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