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Recent Examples of pampering
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Because every caregiver deserves some pampering and TLC.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
And while not officially linked to the spa, the morning yoga classes for Retreat guests were the perfect prep for a day of pampering.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Splash around in the pools, scoot around the expansive grounds by golf cart or on foot, and adults can indulge in pampering at Calluna Spa.
—Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
This holiday is about a little luxury and pampering, which doesn’t have to be expensive, Dermer said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Butler service adds a touch of luxury for those seeking extra pampering.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
He had been ousted from his Beverly Grove house and had needed some pampering room and board.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 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.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 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
This tough, adaptable evergreen is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and requires no pruning or pampering.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Because every caregiver deserves some pampering and TLC.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
And while not officially linked to the spa, the morning yoga classes for Retreat guests were the perfect prep for a day of pampering.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Splash around in the pools, scoot around the expansive grounds by golf cart or on foot, and adults can indulge in pampering at Calluna Spa.
—Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
This holiday is about a little luxury and pampering, which doesn’t have to be expensive, Dermer said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Butler service adds a touch of luxury for those seeking extra pampering.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
He had been ousted from his Beverly Grove house and had needed some pampering room and board.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 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.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 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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Leisurely summer mornings just got a whole lot sweeter with this indulgent breakfast casserole.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 7,000-square-foot spa features a red-light therapy room, cryotherapy loungers, and a sauna, along with a menu of indulgent facials, body scrubs, and massages.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And the coddling doesn’t stop there.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The popularity and success of the Chiefs prior to the 2025 Super Bowl, led to countless complaints of favorable officiating and League coddling from disgruntled fans and hot take pundits.—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After Thursday’s game, Weaver faced questions from reporters as an obvious culprit in spoiling McLean’s masterpiece.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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More specifically — and without spoiling a story that piles the twists as high as the corpses — Pine's an ex-British soldier pulled from his porter duties and recruited to surveil a ruthless arms dealer, Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) staying at the hotel.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Who needs a mild anti-monarchist outburst, given the far thornier international debacle on the BAFTAs stage?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Shoppers note that the fabric is soft to the touch and the ideal weight for spring and summer when used by itself, or suitable for year-round use in milder climates.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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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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The elder Junod gave off mixed messages, abusing his long-suffering wife while indulging his gifted son.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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There’s a conversation for Nebraska worth indulging this spring.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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It’s made with glycerin and amino acids and acts as a very gentle cleanser.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The pounding dembow riddims boldly crash into electro pop, rock, and trap, interspersed with gentle waves crashing and lyrics about lovers who never pulled up.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There was Michael Govan, a true intellectual, Zen thinker, movie star handsome, and under consideration to run LACMA.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The legislation establishing trade commissions with Germany and India, which passed the Senate this week, now goes to the House for consideration.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pampering. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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