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Recent Examples of simpering
Tom Zoellner, SPIN, 29 May 2024
The Crown has become too simpering, and has suffered for that reverence.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2023
Adjective
Whether this is also the outcome for Hozier’s simpering reprobate is up for the listener to decide.
—Tom Zoellner, SPIN, 29 May 2024
The Crown has become too simpering, and has suffered for that reverence.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simpering
Adjective
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With their next 22 games against postseason contenders, there was no mincing words about the importance of the next few series.—
Katie Woo,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
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The rental agent listened to my concerns and matched me with the Harley Heritage Softail, a thinking man’s bagger with leather panniers, weighing in at a mincing and elegant 700 pounds.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
27 Oct. 2021
Verb
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Makai was then breathing normally and laughing, but proceeded to throw up again, Rodriguez said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Instagram post showed the group laughing and posing while shooting on a marsh outside Charleston.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The actor who played the lovably histrionic Cameron Tucker on the ABC sitcom playfully flipped out over his onscreen husband, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, posting a picture from a series mini-reunion on Monday.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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These two are rarely histrionic.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The water-resistant design features a grinning bird in a pilgrim hat perched atop a giant pumpkin adorned with a festive greeting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Irwin said, grinning ear-to-ear.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There were stabs at horny lounge jazz, a melodramatic Latin guitar ballad, even a folksy blues number.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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Another melodramatic series, Dynasty of Love, got an almost equally over-the-top launch on Wednesday night with a huge party at the Palm Beach club back on the Croisette.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pair also snapped a sweet photo together at the reception, both smiling ear to ear for the shot.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Windy conditions didn’t stop us from paddling through its wavy, aquamarine waters while snapping smiling selfies.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mankinlu Maple Leaf Solar Pathway Lights As daylight starts to fade earlier, these cute pathway lights add both charm and function to your yard.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The easiest fix for the age-old struggle between cute and comfy?—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Bell and Brody are pros who can make cutesy banter in their sleep; with Konner and Kaplan at the helm, they’re now supported by fellow veterans savvy enough to keep out of their leads’ way.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Choose from zodiac signs, cutesy foods, initials, and more.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Simpering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simpering. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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