- 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
Margot, a member of Hollywood society, learned the truth after her philandering husband left a suspicious footprint by his car door.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
One forthcoming spectator confessed to being burdened with anger over her father’s philandering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2025
The film delved into the loneliness of a woman trapped in a loveless marriage to a philandering, often tyrannical landlord in an opulent yet feudal world.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2025
“I am not a philandering man, and you know that. This would not have happened if my mother didn’t have a hand!”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
