pampering 1 of 3

adjective

as in indulgent

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pampering

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noun

as in coddling

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pampering

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verb

present participle of pamper
as in spoiling
to treat with great or excessive care pamper a sick child

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Recent Examples of pampering
Adjective
The Maybach variant offers a more pampering suspension than its performance- minded Mercedes-AMG sibling, while still allowing for varying degrees of responsiveness through four drive modes—Comfort, Maybach, Sport, and Individual. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Noun
Premium economy is designed for travelers who want a bit more pampering but on a tighter budget. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 For total relaxation, treat yourself to a day of pampering at the Sisley Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 From there, the nonprofit treated Foxy to a spa day at their facility, which included grooming, pampering, and a medical checkup. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 What were once more modest spaces offering massages and other select services have grown into comprehensive wellness centers, offering a vast array of options for guests seeking pampering and self-care. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 June 2026 There’s a fitness center for action, a spa for pampering, and for families or groups wanting complete privacy, the exclusive-use Monwana Residence has its own chef, butler, private safari vehicle and guide team. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 There’s nothing like an invasive hours-long aesthetic procedure with anesthesia to justify intensive pampering. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026 Travelers can also choose to enjoy a luxurious stay in Las Vegas at properties like the Bellagio or the newer Fontainebleau Las Vegas before and after the drive, for some pre- and post-drive pampering, a change of pace, and the thrill of Sin City. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026 As Wiley entered menopause and experienced the hot flashes, hair-thinning, and other physical symptoms that come with it, her straightening treatment—once a moment for pampering—became an exhausting chore. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
Verb
An emphasis on wellness means not only pampering spa treatments but advanced health tech, movement, and meditation sessions over an entire floor. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Anthropologie’s Summer Sale is pampering fashion insiders with 50-percent-off deals stacked on top of already on-sale buys, reflected in cart. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Unlike during recovery months when high-intensity skiing and snowboarding take precedence, the remainder of the year is much more focused on lounging, pampering and connecting with other guests. — Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Although you are deeply held, Arrigo is not about pampering. — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 There will be a Daddy’s Kingdom, with a VIP zone featuring a throne-style photo opportunity as well as treats, games, giveaways and pampering experiences just for papa. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026 By the 1990s a global interest in spa culture saw the rise of pampering ensuite bathrooms with large tubs or steam showers. — Brandon Presser, Bloomberg, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pampering
  1. indulgent
  2. coddling
  3. spoiling
  4. mild
  5. babying
  6. indulging
  7. gentle
  8. consideration
Adjective
  • While the frozen beverage looks indulgent, experts say the drink itself isn't necessarily any less healthy than your usual cup of joe.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
  • Chef Izu Ani’s menu combines Chinese and East Asian influences with Japanese precision, taking recognisable dishes and ingredients into much more indulgent territory.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of indulgent
Noun
  • Scapicchio rhetorically asked of the Democrats’ continuing pampering and coddling of this monster Proctor.
    — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of coddling
Verb
  • Ballot spoiling was the subject of a 2022 lawsuit brought by a Republican group.
    — Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 29 July 2026
  • The Bandits put together a rally in the bottom of the seventh, spoiling Fouts’ shutout performance as Skylar Wallace laced an RBI single into left to bring home Keirstin Roose.
    — Molly Keshin, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of spoiling
Adjective
  • Unlike their spicy relatives, bell peppers contain little to no capsaicin – the compound responsible for a pepper's heat – which gives them their signature crisp texture and mild flavor.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • DeVaux and team caught it early enough to keep mild, so that the champion missed just ten days of training.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of mild
Noun
  • 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
Definition of babying
Verb
  • On that note, resist the urge to bury discomfort by indulging, shopping or being stubbornly silent.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Will blamed Cal for the idea; Cal, Will for indulging it; both of them the other for not being the one dead.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of indulging
Adjective
  • The Appolia collection is made with scratch-resistant enamel and resilient ceramic for gentle, even cooking that brings out flavors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • When a rogue asteroid hurtles toward Earth on short notice, gentle gravitational nudges and kinetic bumps won’t save the day.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of gentle
Noun
  • Wilson’s review was written without much consideration for what movies do differently from their source material.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This indicates a new phase in how higher education manages free speech, driven by practical considerations rather than just philosophy.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of consideration

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