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to treat with great or excessive care
pamper a sick child
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Recent Examples of pampering
Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Luxury wellness retreats promise more than poolside pampering — the best ones are built around amenities that genuinely support long-term health.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
After a long day of activity, head to the spa to relax in the dry sauna and hot tub or book a massage for even more pampering.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Luxury wellness retreats are now expected to deliver measurable results — better sleep, lower stress, smarter nutrition habits — alongside the spa-day pampering.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
And this could be an incredible option to reach for, whether a standalone, or as part of a greater care package for that special mother figure, who deserves all the pampering and self-care in this life.
—Akili King, Essence, 5 May 2026
Rent a car and take the hour drive to Aurora, a picturesque village along Cayuga Lake, for a weekend of pampering.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
What's more, guests can indulge in a touch of pampering at the yacht's wellness suite, complete with a hair salon and spa by Guerlain.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
In celebration of Mother’s Day, ette presents an afternoon of peaceful pampering.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay at a luxe beach resort like Montage Laguna Beach for stunning ocean views and spa pampering.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Head to Jekyll or Sea Island for pampering at their legendary resorts, Jekyll Island Club Resort and Sea Island Resort.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
In Paris, every self-pampering detail—naturellement—is honed to perfection.
—Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
The eco-conscious Living Spa at hotel El Monte Sagrado (from $227 per night) offers Ayurveda consultations, tarot readings, and tantric meditation, as well as pampering facials and massages.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Speaking of stepping out, the Garrison Club at Whistler Square offers everything residents need from pampering to entertaining without having to step foot out of the Chelsea Barracks community.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
Then enjoy pampering at the spa, with treatments like the Chinese Deep Fusion Massage, which uses acupressure and European deep tissue techniques.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Crystal Mountain, Michigan Founded in 1956 as a community ski area, Crystal Mountain (28 miles southwest of Traverse City) has become a destination for healthful, pampering getaways.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
Madden's on Gull Lake, Brainerd Historic Madden's on Gull Lake lands the perfect balance between family fun and serious pampering.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Luxury wellness retreats promise more than poolside pampering — the best ones are built around amenities that genuinely support long-term health.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
After a long day of activity, head to the spa to relax in the dry sauna and hot tub or book a massage for even more pampering.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Luxury wellness retreats are now expected to deliver measurable results — better sleep, lower stress, smarter nutrition habits — alongside the spa-day pampering.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
And this could be an incredible option to reach for, whether a standalone, or as part of a greater care package for that special mother figure, who deserves all the pampering and self-care in this life.
—Akili King, Essence, 5 May 2026
Rent a car and take the hour drive to Aurora, a picturesque village along Cayuga Lake, for a weekend of pampering.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
What's more, guests can indulge in a touch of pampering at the yacht's wellness suite, complete with a hair salon and spa by Guerlain.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
In celebration of Mother’s Day, ette presents an afternoon of peaceful pampering.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Otium, devoted to lengthy, über-pampering treatments, conjures up ancient Roman times, when indulgence often equaled wellness.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay at a luxe beach resort like Montage Laguna Beach for stunning ocean views and spa pampering.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Head to Jekyll or Sea Island for pampering at their legendary resorts, Jekyll Island Club Resort and Sea Island Resort.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
In Paris, every self-pampering detail—naturellement—is honed to perfection.
—Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
The eco-conscious Living Spa at hotel El Monte Sagrado (from $227 per night) offers Ayurveda consultations, tarot readings, and tantric meditation, as well as pampering facials and massages.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Speaking of stepping out, the Garrison Club at Whistler Square offers everything residents need from pampering to entertaining without having to step foot out of the Chelsea Barracks community.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
Then enjoy pampering at the spa, with treatments like the Chinese Deep Fusion Massage, which uses acupressure and European deep tissue techniques.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Crystal Mountain, Michigan Founded in 1956 as a community ski area, Crystal Mountain (28 miles southwest of Traverse City) has become a destination for healthful, pampering getaways.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pampering
Adjective
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Researchers from the University of Bristol in England and the University at Buffalo in New York found that people actively trying to suppress food cravings were more likely to spend time watching indulgent food content online — yet ended up eating less of it afterward.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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New opening Gandaia Club has been making a splash on Instagram thanks to its indulgent prego (steak sandwich) served on a silver platter doused in sauce, while Faz Frio serves up traditional Portuguese dishes a stone’s throw from the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Scapicchio rhetorically asked of the Democrats’ continuing pampering and coddling of this monster Proctor.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, after Silicon Valley Bank and other institutions failed and were rescued by the Fed and other government institutions, Warsh blamed the episode on the Fed's coddling of the economy.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Grizzlies scored seven times in the fifth inning, highlighted by home runs from Noah Litchfield, Zeke Munoz and Micah Mecucci, pushed across three more in the sixth and added a run in the seventh en route to a 12-8 Palomar League victory, spoiling Senior Day for the Falcons.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In the absence of fridges, fermenting, sun-drying, and preserving in salt were the only ways to keep food from spoiling.—
Boutheina Ben Salem,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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For anyone with even a mild rodent aversion, that can trigger shivers of disgust.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
8 May 2026
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The game stays mostly cloudy, but mild with temperatures gradually easing into the middle 60s by the late innings.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The novel is in many ways a string of dazzlingly deadpan and sharp observations about navigating the strange world of now, from predictive advertising to sugar babying to dead college friends.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting, with some slightly-less white lines.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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This is a hotel with romance and celebration in mind, whether that means marking a once-in-a-lifetime occasion or indulging a lifelong love of history, art, and design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Love on the Spectrum — gentle, warm, built on sincerity rather than spectacle — represents an evolution within the genre.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Reliever Trevor Richards reported for duty for the Chicago White Sox on Friday, three days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Mustangs’ 200 free relay of Chloe Wool-Smith, Pang, Karolina Sangasy and Mia Walker clocked a consideration time for the CIF State meet next week.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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“Pampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pampering. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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