as in pampered
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as in spoiled
to treat with great or excessive care
accused the judiciary of coddling criminals
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Adjective
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The shaving serum and post-shave lotion smells like rich neroli blossom and sandalwood—he'll feel pampered and smell like a vacation.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
12 May 2025 -
Live like the pampered swells by checking into the Starlight Casita, a second-floor luxury room with arresting mountain views and a private patio replete with an outdoor fireplace.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tax cuts that disproportionately benefit wealthier Americans and new tax deductions for tips also are included in the legislation.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Yet by Holly Jackson A famed Y.A. author’s first foray into adult fiction centers on Jet Mason, the wayward daughter of a wealthy Vermont family.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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During the Regency period–as far as monied Royalty and aristocracy were concerned–colour wasn’t just seen, it was felt–and this feeling of sensory immersion is achieved in the Colour exhibition which incorporates installations, neon art, costume, sound and light.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Opponents say the bill would consolidate more power in the hands of Tallahassee and monied special interests.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These areas tend to have affluent shoppers who have the time for and interest in shopping that way.—
Alexandra Talty,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The hotel brand surveyed 503 affluent U.S. adults between late February and early March, defined as those with household income of at least $250,000; a minimum of $1 million in total assets, and those who typically spend $10,000 or more on leisure travel annually.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Set against the backdrop of anti-elitist sentiment, neutral hues have taken over moneyed enclaves like St. Moritz in Switzerland.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Wear these with a slinky tank and elevated sweats or wide-leg track pants to channel that active, moneyed energy. 5.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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“Coddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coddled. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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