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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
The event’s interactive village will be a sensory overload of Miami flavor—from local artisans and designers to pop-up tastings of the city’s boldest, most indulgent flavors.
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Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This evolution has given both heritage and emerging fragrance houses a long runway to push creative boundaries, crafting scents that feel indulgent yet refined.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Delicate, indulgent, and undeniably luxurious, caviar is a decadent addition to any dish—even dessert.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
The Visconti film made the very indulgent choice to close with a 40-minute ball sequence.
—Anthony Paletta, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This evolution has given both heritage and emerging fragrance houses a long runway to push creative boundaries, crafting scents that feel indulgent yet refined.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Delicate, indulgent, and undeniably luxurious, caviar is a decadent addition to any dish—even dessert.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
The Visconti film made the very indulgent choice to close with a 40-minute ball sequence.
—Anthony Paletta, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
Adjective
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Although small businesses are the easiest to target, this issue also affects the marketing industry as a whole.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The four categories are all color-coded to show their difficulty, with yellow being the easiest then green, blue and purple.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The scene: The sands of Miami Beach, which were transformed into a luxurious playground/open air concert hall for the rich and famous.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Reviewers praise the smooth, luxurious feel of this comforter.—
Jamie Ballard,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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Her willpower wobbling, the 37-year-old nurse and mother of three pushed her shopping cart forward, giving the friendly salesman a wide berth.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Adopted in 2020, the Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities created a classification system for business and investors to know what activities are considered green or climate friendly.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The result is soft, luminous skin that’s also protected from a high UV index.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Made from 100 percent cotton, the hat is soft to the touch and will keep your head cool even on the sunniest days.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Julius’s secretive couplings with a Latino gambler (Diego Calva) are discreet, never sensual like Hernández’s nude compositions.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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The track stirred controversy at the time for its use of Catholic religious imagery in a sensual context.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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To date, the company has invested roughly $230 million in global charitable programs and partnerships that impact the lives of millions of women, says Lucy Gildea, Mary Kay’s chief brand and scientific officer.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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