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to treat with great or excessive care
pamper a sick child
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Recent Examples of pampering
Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
For some real pampering, book your stay at the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, a high-society haunt since the 1860s.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Madden's on Gull Lake, Brainerd Historic Madden's on Gull Lake lands the perfect balance between family fun and serious pampering.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Luxury wellness retreats promise more than poolside pampering — the best ones are built around amenities that genuinely support long-term health.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
After a long day of activity, head to the spa to relax in the dry sauna and hot tub or book a massage for even more pampering.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Luxury wellness retreats are now expected to deliver measurable results — better sleep, lower stress, smarter nutrition habits — alongside the spa-day pampering.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
And this could be an incredible option to reach for, whether a standalone, or as part of a greater care package for that special mother figure, who deserves all the pampering and self-care in this life.
—Akili King, Essence, 5 May 2026
Rent a car and take the hour drive to Aurora, a picturesque village along Cayuga Lake, for a weekend of pampering.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
At the first Guerlain Wellness location on the West Coast, the resort’s spa is a sanctuary with 12 treatment rooms and a double VIP suite where guests can sink into a pampering range of beauty treatments.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 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
Noun
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
For some real pampering, book your stay at the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, a high-society haunt since the 1860s.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Madden's on Gull Lake, Brainerd Historic Madden's on Gull Lake lands the perfect balance between family fun and serious pampering.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Luxury wellness retreats promise more than poolside pampering — the best ones are built around amenities that genuinely support long-term health.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
After a long day of activity, head to the spa to relax in the dry sauna and hot tub or book a massage for even more pampering.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Luxury wellness retreats are now expected to deliver measurable results — better sleep, lower stress, smarter nutrition habits — alongside the spa-day pampering.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
And this could be an incredible option to reach for, whether a standalone, or as part of a greater care package for that special mother figure, who deserves all the pampering and self-care in this life.
—Akili King, Essence, 5 May 2026
Rent a car and take the hour drive to Aurora, a picturesque village along Cayuga Lake, for a weekend of pampering.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
The service, though less than efficient, is delivered with unfailing Midwestern goodwill; rooms are spartan but have pampering touches such as heated bathroom floors and beds as soft as ermine.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
At the first Guerlain Wellness location on the West Coast, the resort’s spa is a sanctuary with 12 treatment rooms and a double VIP suite where guests can sink into a pampering range of beauty treatments.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pampering
Adjective
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Treatments draw on Ayurvedic principles and Western therapies alike, using natural ingredients, local botanicals and oils, and indulgent aromatherapies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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No, rest is for the lazy, the Caucasian adolescent, the indolent, the indulgent—until the age of thirty.—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Scapicchio rhetorically asked of the Democrats’ continuing pampering and coddling of this monster Proctor.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Paige Bueckers scored 24 points and Azzi Fudd added 17 of her season-high 24 in the third quarter to lift the Dallas Wings to a 91-76 win over the New York Liberty on Sunday, spoiling the season debut of Sabrina Ionescu.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Deep punctures can allow entry points for bacteria, so check your produce occasionally and use any bruised or damaged items early to keep them from spoiling.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Hemmers said that mild allergy symptoms can be treated with over the counter drugs, but more severe cases that disrupt quality of life or day-to-day living, should be treated by a professional allergist.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Experts recommend oral rehydration fluids rather than sports drinks to replace important nutrients and minerals lost to vomiting and diarrhea — although drinks like Gatorade may help with mild dehydration.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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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Thank you for indulging me on that.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
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The decor offers a colorful contrast to the austere exterior, allowing the house to honor the neighborhood while indulging the whims of its occupants.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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This use of the collective is different from The Daughter Industry in that the demand on it is less gentle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Beyond the practical considerations like stadium sites and financing, experts say the MLB will also examine cities’ demographics and corporate presence.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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That’s becoming a more expensive consideration because AI tabs are starting to rack up.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Pampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pampering. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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