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adjective

as in indulgent

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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
Certainly, my emotional release felt far less transactional than a response to five-star pampering. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 But those who can afford it enjoy a month of repose and pampering. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 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
Verb
The vintage architecture of the 130-year-old hotel is a pastiche of Gothic Revival turrets and arches, a stone castle masquerading as what is arguably the world's most luxurious and pampering ski hotel. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • The Art of Loving, after all, is an album best consumed as one whole, indulgent piece.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The rich formula melts into my skin and makes my arms, legs, and hands feel as smooth as a baby’s bottom, while the indulgent pistachio and caramel scent pairs well with my go-to gourmand body mists and perfumes.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 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
  • Without spoiling what happens next, the mutants confront Trask, and Mystique assumes his identity to further their mission.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Decades later, the government was still buying surplus cheese and storing it in vast underground caves in Missouri, Wisconsin, and Kansas, warehouses cool enough to hold the cheese for years without spoiling.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of spoiling
Adjective
  • For mild nausea, massage a few drops of diluted peppermint oil directly on the stomach.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The autopsy also found Martinez suffered pulmonary and mild cerebral edema, a potentially deadly condition where excess fluid accumulates in the lungs and brain.
    — Perry Vandell, USA Today, 12 Aug. 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
  • Whether the race ever happens, the idea is pure Shaq, a celebrity who's renowned for indulging his passions, of which cars are near the top of the list.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Here was a doctor borrowing the language of a fast food brand while encouraging people not to fear indulging.
    — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of indulging
Adjective
  • The canopy was smaller and thinner than Parco Nord’s, but the shade worked its magic, lowering the temperature and delivering a gentle, refreshing breeze.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Cleansing twice a day with a gentle cleanser is usually plenty.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of gentle
Noun
  • But others warrant consideration over the season’s final six weeks.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Kurz said that the field team put careful consideration into selecting each site.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of consideration

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