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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
as an only child, she was used to getting every kind of indulgence from her doting parents
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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
bubble baths were her one indulgence
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Recent Examples of indulgence
The aspiration has shifted from indulgence towards sustainability.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The mayor certainly wouldn’t have gotten an indulgence from city taxpayers if that had not been the case.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
It’s known as a sweet indulgence in summertime, and is a low-calorie snack ripe with nutritious value, including vitamins A and C, potassium, fiber and other plant nutrients and antioxidants.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Like air travel, fast fashion, and so many indulgences of our era, drinking invites us to consider a gruelling litany of downsides and then decide whether the trade-offs are worth it.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The mayor certainly wouldn’t have gotten an indulgence from city taxpayers if that had not been the case.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
It’s known as a sweet indulgence in summertime, and is a low-calorie snack ripe with nutritious value, including vitamins A and C, potassium, fiber and other plant nutrients and antioxidants.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Like air travel, fast fashion, and so many indulgences of our era, drinking invites us to consider a gruelling litany of downsides and then decide whether the trade-offs are worth it.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
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Choose quiet tonight, and refill the well with kindness gently.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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Maria hopes people will practice kindness, compassion, and empathy instead of hate.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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One person was killed and several others were hurt when a massive fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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That’s partly attributable to a greater awareness of his business, Caring says, but more so a statement about the growth of luxury hospitality.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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So, why does the 18-year-old, who wears that mythical number for Barcelona — most closely associated with their all-time record scorer and appearance maker Messi — not have the same privilege with La Roja?—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Not everyone who wants you around deserves the privilege of knowing you deeply, Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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This is identical to the fact that unit owners are responsible for their pro rata share of the budget cost for any amenity or service even if that amenity or service is not used.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Travelers arrive expecting amenities that are unavailable, room types that do not exist, or experiences that were never actually bookable together.—
Teresa Mackintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Blackouts have lasted up to 20 hours a day and have restricted access to health services, transportation and education.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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His daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, have never paid a penny in rent for their grace and favour homes in London, despite being non-working royals; King Charles foots the bill using his private wealth, but at a discount on the market rent of about 40%.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
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Ask better questions, and let listening lead growth with grace.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Fyall says while Kansas City is a host city, the multiple base camps will deliver significant international visibility courtesy of the foreign sports press.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Alicia Keys closed out the momentous occasion decked out in a custom all-black leather look, courtesy of a collaboration between Pelle Pelle and Daniel’s Leather.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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If these leaders truly believe faith and work build America, then the community that built this industry deserves the same justice and mercy being delivered to Arkansas.—
John E. Jackson Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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What struck me about the UFC fights was the anticipation of blood, the waiting for the final moment, when one man would be at the complete mercy of another, and only the referee’s call would stand between the loser and death.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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