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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
The indulgence becomes not only possible but mandatory with Lollia’s Kiss Me Again Bubble Bath solution, which drenches skin in moisture by way of high-performing olive and avocado oils.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Grounded by the franchise’s subtly warm, musky base, Mochi Milk reads less sugar rush and more slow indulgence—softly sweet, nuanced, and irresistibly wearable.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
In the gloom of February winter, these indulgences will make your day so much sweeter.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Gemstones, gradients, and graphic indulgences aside, there's nothing wrong with going back to the source.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Grounded by the franchise’s subtly warm, musky base, Mochi Milk reads less sugar rush and more slow indulgence—softly sweet, nuanced, and irresistibly wearable.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
In the gloom of February winter, these indulgences will make your day so much sweeter.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Gemstones, gradients, and graphic indulgences aside, there's nothing wrong with going back to the source.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
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If someone fishes for attention, offer praise while naming your need for equal give and take, because harmony grows when kindness and clarity share space.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Clarity paired with kindness heals misunderstandings faster than silence.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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Finally, North Korea is busy building luxury hotels, filled with top-class amenities such as outdoor hot tubs and ski-in ski-out lodges – but state media shows few actual guests.—
Maureen Ohare,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Liberty Hotel, Formerly Boston’s Charles Street Jail The Liberty Hotel is a 298-room luxury hotel located in Boston’s charming Beacon Hill neighborhood.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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There are flashes of something sharper in the film’s view of American privilege.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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What unfolds is a gripping exploration of identity, privilege and devotion.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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This often leads to limited access to amenities and long car trips for basic errands that ultimately result in higher transportation emissions, especially in low-density neighborhoods.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Serving residents at 60% area median income and below while also including a wide range of community amenities, Little River is hopefully a sign of much more to come.—
Margi Glavovic Nothard,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Of course, standard service like checking you in, unpacking your luggage, and arranging your room and amenities to your liking is taken care of effortlessly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Because in order to remain in the president’s good graces, his Cabinet officers need to please him by relitigating the 2020 election.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
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The family’s confidants, real and imagined, insist on both their normalcy and their otherworldly grace.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Run with the permission of the author, courtesy of Grove Press.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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That nourishment comes courtesy of fatty acid–rich rice bran extract and allantoin, the latter of which also works to repair the skin barrier to stave off sensitivity.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Four of the wins came via the eight-run mercy rule.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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The game ended after seven innings on the 10-run mercy rule.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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