- present participle of philander.
philandering
Example Sentences
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Born in 1929 to a wealthy and conservative family -- by her account with a domineering mother and philandering father -- Kusama began producing her unique signature art aged 10.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Rhoda is less interested in Max’s disloyalty to Leonie than in the tales of Ana’s philandering, profligate father, a Maltese artist who raised her after her Italian mother died during childbirth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Marilyn White speaks of Maurice with great affection while eventually admitting that his philandering ended their relationship.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
One forthcoming spectator confessed to being burdened with anger over her father’s philandering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2025
Would it be bad to date a philandering semi-famous pop star?
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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