pampering 1 of 3

present participle of pamper

pampering

2 of 3

adjective

pampering

3 of 3

noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pampering
Adjective
Most people bring a pair of Crocs to wear around the campsite, but after long days on the trail, your feet could use some extra pampering. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025 The art of pampering begins, and in some cases ends, with aesthetics. Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Those looking to have the ultimate pampering experience will be delighted by the product’s light, clean scent, reminiscent of a trip to the spa. Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pampering
Verb
  • Dylan O’Brien stans might have already seen Twinless, the movie that got leaked because his die-hards couldn’t resist spoiling a major scene from it out of Sundance.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Shelf-stable items are often the most plentiful in Burmese grocery stores in Milwaukee since they can be shipped across the world without refrigeration or concerns about spoiling.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This dish is unique and indulgent.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • But the 6-person Wellness Farmhouse is where rustic charm meets indulgent touches.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Those softies are going to get more coddling.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Avoid over-coddling; instead, use play, treats, and touch to build confidence.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • And, heck, even Friday, particularly with Travis Kelce indulging and inciting fans at Neo Quimica Arena with dance moves during warmups before the Chiefs took on the Los Angeles Chargers.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This isn’t about indulging individual preferences, but rather maximizing human potential.
    Neil Henderson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The casualties included six people who were in serious condition and three who were in mild condition, the MDA said.
    Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Spring brings wildflowers and mild weather, while summer entails long days best spent out on the water or hiking trails.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Brandon Aiyuk is recovering from a torn ACL, and up until recently, Jauan Jennings had been nursing a calf issue.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Mission Viejo was playing without Miami committed receiver Vance Spafford, who is nursing an ankle injury.
    Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Make sure to choose the cool water setting and a low-spin or gentle wash cycle, and add in gentle laundry detergent according to the load size on your machine.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • More serious collectors may prefer waddling to the local Cars & Coffee with an earlier VW, recalling a kinder, gentler, and far slower-paced time than our present age.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For industries that involve high-consideration, expensive purchases like buying a car, finding the right balance between automation and human connection is critical.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • And while Miller is garnering consideration to replace Trouba and become the 29th captain in franchise history, the stronger winds seem to be blowing toward veteran center Vincent Trocheck.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Pampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pampering. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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