as in to honey
to praise too much
a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected
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Recent Examples of massage
This Repair and Shine Hair Brush has an olive wood handle and boar hair bristles that impart shine and massage the scalp.
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Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Make sure your primer is fully massaged and absorbed into your skin—when in doubt, Philips recommends waiting for a full minute before tackling foundation—to avoid unnecessary pilling or patchiness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
The kale can be massaged and left overnight in the fridge, and be all the better for it.
—Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
This chain leaves facts susceptible to being massaged, spun and outright fudged.
—Neal Rothschild, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Make sure your primer is fully massaged and absorbed into your skin—when in doubt, Philips recommends waiting for a full minute before tackling foundation—to avoid unnecessary pilling or patchiness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
The kale can be massaged and left overnight in the fridge, and be all the better for it.
—Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
This chain leaves facts susceptible to being massaged, spun and outright fudged.
—Neal Rothschild, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massage
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Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
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Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
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Beyond stroking Trump’s ego, Sunday’s display of dominance in one of the bluest places in America seemed designed to create a sense of inevitability around a Republican restoration.Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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In a video posted to X, Hines, 59, was seen stroking her husband’s face with her finger.Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Package your client feedback The exact words clients use to praise you are so valuable in your messaging.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, culture is boring and stale due to the algorithms calling the shots on what gets produced and praised—or so the critics say.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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After congratulating Malcolm on his accomplishment, Dave provides both of their families with copies of the book where Malcolm’s writing has been featured.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Many celebrities congratulated the couple on social media.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Dec. 2024
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The standout chaat selection pairs ingredients like crispy okra and puffed flat rice or purple sweet potato and crunchy kale.Zachery Eanes, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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After being baked to warm the piggies and allow the dough to puff up and get golden brown, pigs in a blanket are often served with ketchup and mustard for dunking.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massage. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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