as in indulgent
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as in coddling
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as in spoiling
to treat with great or excessive care
pamper a sick child
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pampering
Adjective
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Get The Recipe Cinnamon Roll Casserole This sweet breakfast casserole is every bit as indulgent as the cinnamon rolls Grandma would make from scratch—only easier.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025 -
Those dalliances cemented her abiding love of tweed, sailor stripes, cashmere knits, and—thanks to the indulgent Duke—gigantic love jewels, worn in rule-breaking multiples.—
Steff Yotka,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Other forces besides tariffs also may have contributed to mild inflation last month.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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However, even 3% solutions might cause nausea, diarrhea, and mild irritation of mucosal tissue, such as in the eyes and nose.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 May 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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Instead use a gentle blotting technique to draw the stain out of the fabric.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The high waistband provides gentle compression without feeling restrictive and doesn’t dig in during long stretches of sitting.—
Susan Brickell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The top candidate, Clifford Levy, a deputy managing editor at the Times, withdrew his name from consideration.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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That these victims deserve our consideration, well wishes and financial support should not be controversial.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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From its initially lenient responses to high-profile domestic violence cases to its marginalization of Colin Kaepernick for his peaceful protests, the league has repeatedly chosen optics over authenticity.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Justice Department under the previous administration even accused Mr. Bukele and the Salvadoran government of secretly being lenient toward certain gang leaders.—
Zolan Kanno-Youngs,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Celtics’ first-round slugfest came to a merciful end Tuesday night at TD Garden.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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To the relief of everybody, weeks of rumors/subterfuge/smokescreens/innuendo come to a merciful end.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sure, younger generations are tolerant of colorful language.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Pampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pampering. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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