as in spoiling
to treat with great or excessive care
pamper a sick child
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as in indulgent
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as in coddling
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pampering
Adjective
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Unforgettable, stop-you-in-your-tracks delicious — indulgent and deeply satisfying.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025 -
Follow Hochman for continued coverage on what's delicious, refreshing, inspiring, indulgent and entertaining in California and way beyond.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Just remember to label your edibles clearly and let everyone know the potency before indulging.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In America, self-control is framed as a personal choice — a way to get in shape or prove mental toughness before indulging again.—
Julie Cobalt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Possible side effects of the vaccine, which the CDC says are usually mild, include soreness, redness or swelling; fever; mild rash; and temporary pain and stiffness in the joints.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
11 July 2025
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Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Stevens, 86, underwent successful heart surgery after a mild heart attack.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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With four smart modes (cool, gentle, fast, and style) and magnetic attachments like a diffuser and concentrator, the Zuvi puts you in control.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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Hand wash with gentle soap and cold water, avoiding soaking, and use a mesh bag if machine washing is necessary.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Noun
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After careful consideration, the federal Court of International Trade, based in Manhattan, ruled on May 28 that Trump had exceeded his authority with the tariffs and ordered them lifted.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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According to Claire Shorenstein, MS, RD, CSSD, a sports dietitian at Eat for Endurance, a dish like this does in fact hit a lot of the nutrition considerations for athletes.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Even if local laws are lenient about when you are allowed to operate a leaf blower, timing is key to good leaf blower etiquette.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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Conservative lawmakers have often accused progressive district attorneys and magistrate judges in Texas' largest metro areas of being too lenient with pretrial release.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Savory pork and briny tapenade slam against your palate, while a merciful scattering of greens doused with lemon juice softens the blow.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Orner practices merciful distillation, infusing every word with regret, sorrow, or wonder.—
Donna Seaman
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The hybridization made these more tolerant of the sun.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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After his death the day after Easter at age 88, Francis was hailed for pushing Catholics and others to forsake egotism and materialism in favor of a kinder, more tolerant world focused above all on the marginalized.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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“Pampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pampering. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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