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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
Increasingly, many are turning to entrepreneurship not out of indulgence, but out of necessity in the face of shrinking opportunity.
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Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Today that indulgence is now conveniently available nearly everywhere all day, any day, at little expense.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
These phases should be presented as part of the performance system, not as indulgences for the tired.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Designated coffee areas allow homeowners to play barista in their own kitchens, blending convenience, indulgence, and lifestyle, says Moses Brach, head of A&D partnerships at cabinetry company Fabuwood.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Today that indulgence is now conveniently available nearly everywhere all day, any day, at little expense.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
These phases should be presented as part of the performance system, not as indulgences for the tired.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Designated coffee areas allow homeowners to play barista in their own kitchens, blending convenience, indulgence, and lifestyle, says Moses Brach, head of A&D partnerships at cabinetry company Fabuwood.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
Noun
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But thanks to a free tool called Love Lost and the kindness of a good neighbor, Louie is back home safe and sound.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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For her kindness and friendship, for her humour and irrepressible enthusiasm, for her curiosity, for her courage, and for her profound love of animals.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Martin Odegaard hobbling off the Emirates pitch for the third time in as many starts would have frustrated Mikel Arteta, but having Martin Zubimendi waiting in the wings is a luxury any manager would dream of.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Even the songs that aren’t about Kelce are weighed down by an obsession with internet culture, luxury brands, and lingo from 2018.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pike settled her lawsuit in 2024 and gained more privileges, ending her de facto solitary confinement.—
Evan Mealins,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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If the past offers any guide, however, Havana will instead continue to rely on its formidable security apparatus to repress is citizens, while privatizing in ways that do not threaten the power and privileges of the elite.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Perched on a hillside, The Hotel Hershey has family-friendly guest rooms, suites, and villas; amenities and activities like hiking trails and family s’mores roasts; a special kids check-in process; and various perks and benefits for visiting the local attractions.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The basement area is finished with additional amenities.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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As Rogers’ rocky form will testify, Villa’s attacking struggles have not been through a lack of service, but rather the profligacy in possession.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Suburban communities, including Wauwatosa, Brookfield and New Berlin, have considered a wheel tax to raise revenue for city services.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is your green light to share, teach, write, or create with levity — all the intensity has prepared you to communicate with both fire and grace.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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Here are five faults to avoid to keep your pet in everyone’s good graces.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Even more detailed views came courtesy of astrophotographer Dan Bartlett, who imaged the comet over multiple nights to reveal how the complex structure of its ever-shifting tail evolved over time from his backyard in June Lake, California, over recent weeks.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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One was courtesy of shortstop Trevor Story, and the other was via first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, Ben carried out his instructions with precision and without mercy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Notre Dame is at the mercy of the committee no matter what.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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