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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
This mocktail is pure indulgence with a playful twist.
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Essence, 17 June 2025
The club, in other words, had to go from indulgence to running itself as a business.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Everyday costs add up quickly, and having a clear financial checkpoint helps ensure that both necessities and indulgences can be covered.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Finally, adopt the 80/20 rule, which focuses on eating healthy 80% of the time while allowing some flexibility for occasional indulgences the other 20%.
—Leigh Morgan, Quartz, 2 June 2025
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Essence, 17 June 2025
The club, in other words, had to go from indulgence to running itself as a business.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Everyday costs add up quickly, and having a clear financial checkpoint helps ensure that both necessities and indulgences can be covered.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Finally, adopt the 80/20 rule, which focuses on eating healthy 80% of the time while allowing some flexibility for occasional indulgences the other 20%.
—Leigh Morgan, Quartz, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for indulgence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
Noun
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Indeed, the designer’s intentions are based on high ideals — kindness, tolerance and humility among them — even if his methods can sometime shock.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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Her courage, kindness, and determination touched the lives of everyone who knew her.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Blunt’s one-time assistant will now be an executive at a luxury brand conglomerate that advertises with Runway.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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As a result, luxury brands poured hundreds of thousands into Vogue just to appear in the legendary September issue.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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And, while very few expect Wales to get out of the group, or perhaps even win a single point in the process of trying, the lack of pressure is viewed as a privilege in the camp.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Authorities on Thursday rolled back restrictions at nine California prisons where privileges had been suspended and inmate movements restricted because of a statewide surge in violence.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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The city offers a blend of efficient governance, safety, world-class infrastructure, and high-end amenities—the core elements that global investors and residents increasingly prioritize.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Here, gorgeous natural beauty mingles with upscale amenities and colorful community art installations.—
JP Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Although Pazzi is gone, the need for automation in food service continues to grow.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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To get to the camp, far removed from cell service, families traveled on Highway 39, which runs along the Guadalupe River, crossing over the waterway at points.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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There’s a rhythm to how Hall leads: present, precise, but full of grace.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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However, experts urge giving everyone grace and keeping an open mind.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The style’s timeless aesthetic and high-quality feel come courtesy of that leather upper with careful stitching, plus a traditional lace-up style and a supportive outsole carved with the map of Manhattan (harking back to Coach’s Big Apple identity).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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See which breweries are near you, courtesy of CT Brewers’ Guild.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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Sales tax revenue, meanwhile, is at the mercy of uncertain macroeconomic conditions, with many U.S. economists predicting that the country might soon fall into a recession.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
26 June 2025
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That's the small mercy serious songs offer: not false hope, but a candle in the hallway, proof that someone else stayed up too.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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