self-indulgence
noun
self-in·dul·gence
ˌself-in-ˈdəl-jən(t)s 
: excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
self-indulgently
adverb
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Without that check, conviction is prone to self-indulgence and failure—a combination bad enough for any campaign, and potentially catastrophic given the stakes of this one.
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Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024
That picture reflects the hotel’s contemporary twist on Wilde’s tale of decadence and self-indulgence by offering guests an unusual and anonymous way to admit to their past transgressions.
—Carolyn B. Heller, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024
Eyewear, fragrances and cosmetics are on the rise, as consumer embrace these categories as a form of self-indulgence amid inflation.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 18 June 2024
After reading about these lobbyists’ lavish spending, self-indulgence and outright frauds, their ensuing downfalls (in most cases) come as a not-so-guilty pleasure.
—James B. Stewart, New York Times, 16 May 2024
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Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024
That picture reflects the hotel’s contemporary twist on Wilde’s tale of decadence and self-indulgence by offering guests an unusual and anonymous way to admit to their past transgressions.
—Carolyn B. Heller, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024
Eyewear, fragrances and cosmetics are on the rise, as consumer embrace these categories as a form of self-indulgence amid inflation.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 18 June 2024
After reading about these lobbyists’ lavish spending, self-indulgence and outright frauds, their ensuing downfalls (in most cases) come as a not-so-guilty pleasure.
—James B. Stewart, New York Times, 16 May 2024
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“Self-indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-indulgence. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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