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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
In a more simplistic story, Derya and Aziz’s efforts to find a good private school for their daughter would come off as a hopeless bourgeois indulgence.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
However, Catholics often choose an indulgence to abstain from such as sweets or wine in observance.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
The sleek gooseneck spout makes pouring even a simple cup of tea feel like an elegant act of indulgence, while the maple accents set across the frosty matte blue add a touch of hygge to any space.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The menu is reminiscent of Mina’s other Bourbon Steak locations, like the ones in Santa Clara and San Francisco, and includes indulgences such as caviar trios and wagyu steak flights.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
However, Catholics often choose an indulgence to abstain from such as sweets or wine in observance.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
The sleek gooseneck spout makes pouring even a simple cup of tea feel like an elegant act of indulgence, while the maple accents set across the frosty matte blue add a touch of hygge to any space.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The menu is reminiscent of Mina’s other Bourbon Steak locations, like the ones in Santa Clara and San Francisco, and includes indulgences such as caviar trios and wagyu steak flights.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
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The radiant Sun conjoins fanciful Neptune in your 7th House of Interdependence, adding extra kindness to your imagination, so boundaries and bonds can both feel easier and more creative.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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And love is sacrifice, service, kindness, and grace.—
Faith Salie,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The construction and development at the East Village base will rapidly evolve over the coming years, and is sure to transform Deer Valley into one of the nation's preeminent luxury ski destinations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ralph Lauren is a staple designer in the Duchess’s wardrobe, wearing the label’s main ready-to-wear gowns and suits, and the more casual diffusion line for its flowy shirts and pants that blend seamlessly into her Montecito mom, quiet luxury aesthetic.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, on the other hand, is a natural waterway, and Tehran essentially wants to charge ships for the privilege of crossing it without being bombed.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Serfdom came with a set of customary privileges and obligations, and serfs were often keen to assert their rights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Free said unauthorized use of hotel amenities can greatly impact the guests who did and do pay.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Washington Unified School District Board, which owns the land, approved Thursday sharing the amenities with its students while preserving the property for the public under a new agreement.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Delta Air Lines will launch new nonstop service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Phoenix and expand seasonal service to Bozeman, Montana, the carrier announced Friday.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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The service Finessed but friendly, high touch but never pretentious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Trust your intuition to guide which invitations to decline kindly with grace.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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And love is sacrifice, service, kindness, and grace.—
Faith Salie,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, some airlines may rebook you on the next available flight as a courtesy.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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By the time Payton got to the arena courtesy of an early-morning flight arranged by the Thunder, tremendous nerves reigned among the Cornhuskers.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Things got so bad for NFL players against Team USA that FOX broadcasters Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen openly wondered if there was a mercy rule in flag football.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Even so, there’s a mercy in the omission.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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