as in spoiling
to treat with great or excessive care
pamper a sick child
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as in indulgent
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as in coddling
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pampering
Adjective
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This vegetarian lasagna dish is the most indulgent way to use fresh zucchini.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025 -
His risotto, for instance, is made without any milk or solid cheese, its indulgent creaminess created rather through technique.—
Sal DiBenedetto,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 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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Labor Day weekend forecast Heading into the long holiday weekend, the mild temperatures are expected to continue.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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Most of the country is expected to have a typical or slightly milder winter, with some regions seeing colder temperatures.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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How to Trim Zucchini Plants Prune with a gentle hand, taking this approach from Sears.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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The finish is long and silky, with subtle caramel and gentle wood spice notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Rent Cafe found Indianapolis to have a Livability Composite Index of 90, which takes into consideration things like socioeconomics, location, community and quality of life.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, the run-blocking capabilities were clearly taken into consideration when attempting to rebrand their offensive line.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Some states are much more lenient than others, allowing drivers as young as 16 to obtain an unrestricted license.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
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Time will tell if some schools are more lenient with exemptions than others, though Meléndez, the deputy chancellor, said local school districts are tracking that information.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Eventually, when the game came to a merciful close, attention turned back to the health of Guerrero.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Founded in the mid-19th century as a grocery store in Greenwich Village, the bar retains a patina of its early years—the dim interior, wood walls, the merciful lack of thunka-thunk music.—
Harrison Hill,
AFAR Media,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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People can have varying reactions; some may be more tolerant than others to the plant's oil, called urushiol, according to Healthline.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Some have said this led the Fed to be more tolerant of inflation during the pandemic and slowed its decision to tighten policy.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Pampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pampering. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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