1
as in services
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 amenities
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
bubble baths were her one indulgence
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Recent Examples of indulgences
The product does draw from an era when tea and citrus were rare indulgences reserved for emperors and symbols of refinement, vitality, and cross-cultural connection.
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Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, in Bern, carnival organizers staged two anti-papal plays, one which criticized the by then common Catholic practice of selling indulgences for money, and another which dramatized Luther’s confrontation with the Vatican.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Those little indulgences might be adding up to bigger bills!
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Chief among his many complaints was the Catholic Church’s sale of indulgences, which had become not only widespread but even mandatory for many priests, in order to generate funds to pay for the construction of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Late Nite is serving up late-night indulgences while honoring its rich past.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Our two favorite indulgences were the spa and, no joke, the laundry service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The menu is reminiscent of Mina’s other Bourbon Steak locations, like the ones in Santa Clara and San Francisco, and includes indulgences such as caviar trios and wagyu steak flights.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
In the gloom of February winter, these indulgences will make your day so much sweeter.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, in Bern, carnival organizers staged two anti-papal plays, one which criticized the by then common Catholic practice of selling indulgences for money, and another which dramatized Luther’s confrontation with the Vatican.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Those little indulgences might be adding up to bigger bills!
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Chief among his many complaints was the Catholic Church’s sale of indulgences, which had become not only widespread but even mandatory for many priests, in order to generate funds to pay for the construction of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Late Nite is serving up late-night indulgences while honoring its rich past.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Our two favorite indulgences were the spa and, no joke, the laundry service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The menu is reminiscent of Mina’s other Bourbon Steak locations, like the ones in Santa Clara and San Francisco, and includes indulgences such as caviar trios and wagyu steak flights.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
In the gloom of February winter, these indulgences will make your day so much sweeter.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgences
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The new special protective services unit would fall under the State Patrol and act as a clearinghouse for security for the Legislature, from coordinating the personnel to assessing threats.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Quixote’s fleet, lighting and grip, production supplies and communications rental services will continue in New York and Los Angeles.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Spirit was a pioneer among ultra-low-cost carriers, keeping its fares down by stripping away amenities that travelers had previously taken for granted.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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There are 441 single family houses and townhomes in Pinewood, a new subdivision that was constructed during the Covid-19 pandemic and marketed with prices and amenities to appeal to young families.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Bruce, an airline worker, has hitherto handed off his plus-one flight privileges to Simon, who keenly exploits them to keep filming his globe-trotting doc.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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Steyer has proposed taking steps to ban all corporate spending in elections, even revoking the privileges of corporations that give to campaigns.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Other luxuries include a movie theater, a full spa with separate facilities for men and women, an indoor pool, a hammam, cold and hot plunges, dedicated massage suites, a gym, a Pilates studio, and a beauty salon.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mundo Maya is a region filled with natural wonders, historic remnants, architectural and archaeological beauty, and modern-day luxuries.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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In fact, to remain in their good graces, using inflammatory language is obligatory.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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But needing access to Chinese workers and customers also made Apple more reliant on the good graces of the Chinese government.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.—
Simon Akam,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Then His unveiled, sweet mercies show Life’s burdens light.—
Douglas Sytsma,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Indulgences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgences. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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