- 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
Marilyn White speaks of Maurice with great affection while eventually admitting that his philandering ended their relationship.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
The inevitable scandals aren’t about state-sponsored doping schemes but cheating curlers and a philandering biathlete.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
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
Would it be bad to date a philandering semi-famous pop star?
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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