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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
Whether driven by indulgence, health fads or shock value, these six trends reported by Fox News Digital stood out as some of the strangest and most talked-about bites and beverages of the year.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The fact is that many Americans see fashion, and even clothing itself, as an inexcusable indulgence.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
However, in 2026, the goal of wellness as part of a vacation will continue to grow from relaxation and indulgence to total-life transformation, Del Duca believes.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
An alcoholic White Russian is made with almost no effort, yet delivers a vibe of luxury and indulgence.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The fact is that many Americans see fashion, and even clothing itself, as an inexcusable indulgence.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
However, in 2026, the goal of wellness as part of a vacation will continue to grow from relaxation and indulgence to total-life transformation, Del Duca believes.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
An alcoholic White Russian is made with almost no effort, yet delivers a vibe of luxury and indulgence.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
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For months afterward, kindness arrived in unexpected forms — neighbors bringing food, strangers offering furniture, friends calling daily.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Does their lack of kindness grant you permission to respond with equal insensitivity or even cruelty?—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Or for a longer trip, Heather Wassel, a travel designer who specializes in luxury Europe trips, recommends a trip that takes advantage of both Juneteenth and July 3.—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Infinity builds on Pacaso’s recent expansion into the luxury marketplace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Italians fought and lost to Robert Moses’s wrecking whims; Puerto Ricans who could fled to Jersey for the privilege of a backyard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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My Soviet jailers gave me the privilege of reading the latest copy of Pravda.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bathrooms feature granite or stone finishes, walk-in showers or bathtubs (often placed right under or the television), and RikRak bath amenities created by Kit Kemp herself.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Other amenities include social gathering areas and lounges, food and beverage services and a pickleball court and recreation area.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Dealing with competition from smaller personal computers, IBM’s business model began turning to services and software instead.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors have accused them of civil rights violations for disrupting the Cities Church service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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There is no higher form of musical grace.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Libra, grace emerges through honest answers.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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All of its radiance-granting powers are effectively put towards a scent that comes alive with glowy warmth, courtesy of the mandarin, magnolia, coconut, sandalwood, and other ingredients found within.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Set inside a 17th-century former noble residence, the building has been a hotel since 1811—a grand, if slightly dusty, fixture of the Roman hospitality circuit—before having the cobwebs blown off courtesy of a four-year renovation overseen by the French-Mexican architect and designer Hugo Toro.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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But for your prayers and his mercy.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Grant me ruthless access to the psychological image, discomfortable mercy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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