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as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
she was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her children, who always seemed to get away with everything
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as in luxurious
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires
inherited riches helped fuel her indulgent lifestyle
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as in friendly
willing to do a favor
an indulgent clerk who let me try on practically every size-seven shoe the store had
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Recent Examples of indulgent
Movie-goers can settle into tiers of indulgent leather recliners outfitted with personal trays—ideal for cocktails and popcorn.
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Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
People are taking notes from luxury hotels and creating that rich, relaxing vibe in their own homes, incorporating elements like lavish linens, calm colorways, and indulgent bedrooms.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Those plaques don’t form because of a single indulgent meal.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
As a host, Bragg was both inviting and impatient, genuinely curious about his guests’ ideas but intolerant of digression or indulgent nerding out.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
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Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
People are taking notes from luxury hotels and creating that rich, relaxing vibe in their own homes, incorporating elements like lavish linens, calm colorways, and indulgent bedrooms.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Those plaques don’t form because of a single indulgent meal.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
As a host, Bragg was both inviting and impatient, genuinely curious about his guests’ ideas but intolerant of digression or indulgent nerding out.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
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After Iribarne’s free throw, Beckman couldn’t knock down a 3, and Aliso allowed an easy bucket with five seconds left, then didn’t worry about putting the ball in play again.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cohen suggests incorporating accent pieces—pillows, objects, and art—done in more vibrant tones that are easy to edit or remove over time.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The memory foam insole is a dream for long travel days, and the slip-on design makes breezing through TSA feel almost luxurious.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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The luxurious face lotion reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, thanks to a blend of vitamins, amino acids, botanical extracts, and more.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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The developments come as the White House has spurred a variety of sports-friendly initiatives to honor the semiquincentennial, including a UFC fight on the White House lawn in June.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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The windows also feature bird-friendly glass to prevent birds from flying into them.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Gordon is facing a lengthy trend of soft tissue injuries.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Compassionate words keep bonds soft and support your spiritual side.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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The two share a vampy, sexy, sensual stylistic code.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2026
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The result is eveningwear that feels sensual, refined and effortlessly modern.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
31 Dec. 2025
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However, this time around, the charitable efforts faced unique challenges, said Anne Lehman, Smitten Kitten’s acting manager.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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