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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
At the pinnacle of this experience is the Sultan Suite, an opulent retreat that sets a high standard for indulgence.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
When cooking a simple bowl of rice, adding oil and salt to the cooking water is an easy way to bring indulgence, and, in Cantonese home kitchens, this is often a way to repurpose oil previously used for deep-frying.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Once reserved for royalty thanks to its intricate weave and costly production, velvet has long been the fabric of indulgence.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
This year, our Peppermint Brownie Bark Shake and Pretzel Bacon SONIC Smasher bring a perfect mix of festive indulgence and crave-worthy comfort.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
When cooking a simple bowl of rice, adding oil and salt to the cooking water is an easy way to bring indulgence, and, in Cantonese home kitchens, this is often a way to repurpose oil previously used for deep-frying.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Once reserved for royalty thanks to its intricate weave and costly production, velvet has long been the fabric of indulgence.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
This year, our Peppermint Brownie Bark Shake and Pretzel Bacon SONIC Smasher bring a perfect mix of festive indulgence and crave-worthy comfort.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
Noun
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But Kwei, in the first display of mercy or kindness that Dek has ever seen, refuses to slay his own brother.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Josh Geller, a luxury travel advisor with EMBARK Beyond travel agency, says bookings to Europe from his American clients are booming.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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TikTok and Instagram influencers act as both tastemakers and salespeople, offering five-minute testimonials that make luxury feel both attainable and necessary.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Deputy Jaramillo’s legacy of integrity, compassion, and courage will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The show debuted on May 9, 2024, and has been praised for its engaging storyline and strong performances, particularly highlighting the dynamics of class and privilege within a prestigious school setting.—
Sophie Hanson,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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New master communities with modern amenities are continuously being built, while historic neighborhoods with character offer adorable forever homes.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Like all Sierra Towers units, the dwelling comes with a fleet of amenities, including 24/7 security, valet parking, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a steam room.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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In addition to marketing and contract management services, Cureate offers educational courses.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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An Assumption block and a Notre Dame error tied the score, but Emily Keiran's service error gave the Pandas a 15-14 lead.—
Rich Barak,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mia's courage, optimism and grace touched the lives of the entire Husky community.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Not everyone is convinced economic talk is the way back into voters’ good graces.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Photograph courtesy Oscilloscope Laboratories 3.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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In between his different projects, Emms took time to talk to THR about The Choral, being part of the Star Wars universe, courtesy of Andor, and what is next for him.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even though the official Survivor 49 pre-merge emoji might be a big fat yawn (or, perhaps a chicken screaming for mercy), there are signs that Probst did not even need to give his pre-challenge pep talk.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Black families were at the mercy of enslavers who routinely sold and separated family members.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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