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coddled

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verb

past tense of coddle

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Adjective
  • Clips shared to the account show him on walks in a meadow, through fields and on the beach, being a pampered passenger on car rides, and being showered with love, treats and attention.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Solo New York Leroy Carry-on Wheeled Duffel Bag $142 $90 at Amazon This roomy, wheeling 49-liter duffel bag features two pampered exterior pockets and lockable zippers.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Most Popular Most Popular Moore’s budget plan raises taxes on wealthiest Maryland residents.
    Glynis Kazanjian, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
  • That's a question being debated in the rarefied air of Davos, Switzerland, as billionaires and less wealthy movers and shakers gather at the World Economic Forum to consider the global issues of the day, from climate change to artificial intelligence to poverty.
    Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • While the extravagant top-secret initiation fees at the top clubs can soar to $1 million (not including annual dues or food and beverage minimums), the chance to join a club falls into the hands of older monied senior members who call the shots on who gets to be a part of their club.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Overall, the vibe is a mix of south Florida’s monied social scene overlaid with the power dynamics of an executive job fair.
    Adriana Gomez Licon and Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • With its booming affluent population, China is at the forefront of this transformation, propelling the growth of the luxury vehicle market.
    Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Pacific Palisades is an affluent area where the median home price is more than $3 million, according to JPMorgan.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The vibes are more moneyed this time around, with Silicon Valley billionaires, popstars and internet personalities descending on D.C. Over the weekend, nearly 20 unofficial balls will be held around the city, hosted by state societies, super PACs and conservative groups.
    Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Stan would’ve played Joe Alwyn’s role, Harry Lee Van Buren, the pompous son of Guy Pearce’s moneyed industrialist who exploits Adrien Brody’s Jewish-Hungarian architect.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Coddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coddled. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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