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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
Fenty Beauty’s recent debut introduces a body milk available in two distinct scents—a bright, fruity bergamot and a more indulgent gourmand vanilla—while Dove offers an accessible, reliable option in the drugstore sphere.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
In that context, historic preservation can be dismissed as sentimental, optional or even indulgent.
—Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Celebrate the flavors of Spain this Easter season at Macarena in Palo Alto, with special paellas all week leading up to Easter, including the indulgent bone marrow and steak tartare paella.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
The experience concludes with desserts including carrot patch dream cake and a cocoa cherry bunny, with optional additions like caviar service and oysters on the half-shell available for an extra indulgent touch.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
In that context, historic preservation can be dismissed as sentimental, optional or even indulgent.
—Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Celebrate the flavors of Spain this Easter season at Macarena in Palo Alto, with special paellas all week leading up to Easter, including the indulgent bone marrow and steak tartare paella.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
The experience concludes with desserts including carrot patch dream cake and a cocoa cherry bunny, with optional additions like caviar service and oysters on the half-shell available for an extra indulgent touch.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
Adjective
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Accessibility Elevators and ramps throughout make this modern complex easy to traverse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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While some countries are opening new, easier pathways to citizenship or long-term residency options, others are tightening their requirements in ways that are slamming the door on millions of Americans hoping to settle there or get a second passport.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the way Marchenko insists on drawing lines of uncomplicated beauty through the howling darkness of these songs gives his solitude a luxurious, almost decadent quality.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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Striking new lights — inside and out — add to the visual appeal of a luxurious new interior and entirely new exterior.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Moon squares Jupiter, pitting your ambitious 10th house against your friendly 7th house.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the financial institutions have begun to crowd out the city’s signature and historically local retail and restaurant-friendly Miracle Mile strip.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The slide appears to have involved a thick slab of soft snow breaking loose at a weak layer in the snowpack, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sleeping positions and firmness Beyond mattress type, your preferred sleep position and mattress firmness (how hard or soft a bed feels) are other important factors to consider when buying a mattress.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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On the sensual afro-pop fusion, produced by Daramola, the artists sing about connecting and desiring each other, and even wanting to have each other’s baby.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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All across what is probably the best pop album of all time, Michael got sexy, sensual, and introspective in equal measures.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Inflated charitable deduction schemes Some tax schemes encourage taxpayers to claim inflated deductions for non-cash donations, such as artwork, property or conservation easements.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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This is a company that is outside of Minnesota and Allina is a nonprofit with Minnesota charitable assets.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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