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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
A little indulgence can’t hurt!
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Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
But as a chef, his personal favorite indulgence is a late night snack right out of the fridge.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
The beat for which Kirsh holds eye contact with his maker before turning to obey is a human indulgence whether Kirsh wants to admit it or not.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
In fact, the contrast between indulgence and insight—the back-and-forth between barefoot bliss and high-tech biometric readouts—felt like the whole point.
—Peter J. Frank, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
But as a chef, his personal favorite indulgence is a late night snack right out of the fridge.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
The beat for which Kirsh holds eye contact with his maker before turning to obey is a human indulgence whether Kirsh wants to admit it or not.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
In fact, the contrast between indulgence and insight—the back-and-forth between barefoot bliss and high-tech biometric readouts—felt like the whole point.
—Peter J. Frank, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
Noun
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What may seem like a spontaneous act of kindness—or a bargain—can quickly turn into a serious financial and emotional commitment.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Her leadership and kindness have made a lasting impact on our school community.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Not on his wife’s behalf but, rather, for the fact that he’d been given this luxury, had spent his life tending to his mind in the space that his wife had cleared for him.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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Even the more utilitarian and mundane areas of the home include unexpected conveniences and luxuries.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the key is to strike a balance between embracing opportunities that come your way while staying humble enough to recognize the privilege behind them and that others may have had to work much harder for the same chance.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Cannabis, however, is not afforded this same privilege.—
Cynthia Salarizadeh,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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International business class typically has high-end amenities and multi-course meals to complement the luxurious seats.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Club Cresswind at Cresswind Wesley Chapel features amenities such as a resort-style pool pickleball and tennis courts, art studio, event lawn and the Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM circuit training.—
Kolter Homes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Consider Gatlin’s relationship with Jones, the Atlanta businessman who technically was not a Foundation vendor because his company, American Sound Design (ASD), did not provide any services to the Foundation or Jackson Health System.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is a great performance in a lousy movie, sometimes the truest measure of an actor’s grace and skill.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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The tonal grace of Lalah Hathaway.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No wonder many suspected some divine intervention courtesy of Sister Jean was on the Ramblers’ side.—
Shannon Ryan,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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One of those was a massive hit courtesy of an Eagles defender, and resulted in a trip to the blue medical tent for Dart.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The adolescent protagonist soon finds himself at the mercy of his imperious uncle, who puts his nephew out on the street for missing a midnight curfew, of which poor Karl was quite unaware.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Combs begs for mercy Combs addressed the court before Judge Subramanian imposed his sentence, pleading for a second chance.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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