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Recent Examples of indulgence From May 2–4, Harbour Club will be activating at the Miami International Autodrome, immersing guests in a high-octane, high-luxury experience featuring prime views, next-level dining, and signature indulgences courtesy of a’Riva and Nikai — including Chef Michele’s famed pistachio gelato. Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 The ultimate indulgence on the menu is some precious leisure time in the middle of the day. Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025 But my largest indulgence by far has been my Rimowa, the luxury German suitcase. Elisa Wouk Almino, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025 So grateful for the cast, crew and studio for their confidence and indulgence. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indulgence
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Noun
  • Researchers explored how prosocial behavior, acts of genuine kindness and concern for others influences perceptions of physical attractiveness.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • But Mike throws the man’s kindness back in his face by knocking him out and lifting his watch and wallet.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • The carrier on Tuesday unveiled a new business class suite called 'Polaris Studio' for the new aircraft, which will have 25% larger seats, caviar service, skincare kits, 27-inch screens and other luxury offerings.
    Shivansh Tiwary, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • After the New York City luxury department store, the brand will retail at Ssense later in the spring and from fall 2025, land at Selfridges, Lane Crawford and Dover Street Market addresses in London, New York and Los Angeles.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • President Abraham Lincoln controversially suspended writ privilege nationally early in the Civil War, but Congress subsequently enacted a law permitting suspension in March 1863.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 May 2025
  • Apply principles of least privilege for specific assets and user roles.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • The resort spans spans 31 acres offering various venues, amenities and services including tennis courts and 40 overnight rooms.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • That’s an amenity and an upgrade for those needing privacy to nurse their children.
    Destiny Torres, Oc Register, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The streaming giant has inked a deal with Sesame Workshop for new episodes of the long-running children’s show, just months after Warner Bros. Discovery opted not to renew its output deal for the program in a strategic shift at its streaming service Max (which will soon return to being HBO Max).
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
  • Train service will resume on May 20 so the agency has time to inspect tracks and prepare rail cars, New Jersey Transit officials and Gov. Phil Murphy announced on May 18, an hour after union officials confirmed a deal had been reached.
    Colleen Wilson, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Buckner’s 15-Year Single Barrel is a profound, complex whiskey — a classic example of bourbon reaching a noble old age with grace and strength.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • May God grant me this grace, today and always, through the loving intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church.
    Daniel Burke, NPR, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Published on May 21, 2025 By Jaclyn Trop Photo : David Westphal, courtesy of Cadillac Photo : David Westphal, courtesy of Cadillac The model is a four-door hatchback presenting a mid-century modern aesthetic.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
  • Their only early scoring was courtesy of back-to-back two-out doubles from Freeman and Smith in the bottom of the fourth.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Son Brendan was murdered with a chainsaw on Richie Stevenson’s orders while Seraphina screamed for mercy next to her half-brother; Richie had a livestream of the grisly event sent to Maeve’s phone.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 May 2025
  • This hilarious odyssey of a parched protagonist reminds us that sometimes our relative sacrifices for the greater good can be tempered by small mercies along the way.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025

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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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