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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2
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
From Snickers to Reese's to Twix, one of America's favorite indulgences is getting more expensive, as tariffs, inflation and high cocoa prices squeeze profit margins and customers' pocketbooks, possibly leading to fewer chocolate bars landing in trick-or-treat buckets this year.
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Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
In the years leading up to the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette lived under intense scrutiny and was prone to headaches and, no doubt, her fair share of hangovers, given the constant indulgences of palace life.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
These experiences aren’t indulgences.
—Danielle Postel-Vinay, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The problem of unchecked power is not nearly counterbalanced by any number of indulgences the wielder of that power deigns to bestow.
—Matthew Redmond, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
These phases should be presented as part of the performance system, not as indulgences for the tired.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
From sweet indulgences to seaside bites, each dish captures memorable scenes from Belly’s unforgettable love story.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Our moments of uncanny convergence—like bumping into an old flame at the exact right (or wrong) time—function like indulgences did in the days of Martin Luther, tempting us in the promise of paradise.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The cake, which is served tableside with a pour of cognac-caramel sauce, will set you back $75, but Jeff Ruby's was taylor made for such indulgences.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
In the years leading up to the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette lived under intense scrutiny and was prone to headaches and, no doubt, her fair share of hangovers, given the constant indulgences of palace life.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
These experiences aren’t indulgences.
—Danielle Postel-Vinay, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The problem of unchecked power is not nearly counterbalanced by any number of indulgences the wielder of that power deigns to bestow.
—Matthew Redmond, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
These phases should be presented as part of the performance system, not as indulgences for the tired.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
From sweet indulgences to seaside bites, each dish captures memorable scenes from Belly’s unforgettable love story.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Our moments of uncanny convergence—like bumping into an old flame at the exact right (or wrong) time—function like indulgences did in the days of Martin Luther, tempting us in the promise of paradise.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The cake, which is served tableside with a pour of cognac-caramel sauce, will set you back $75, but Jeff Ruby's was taylor made for such indulgences.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgences
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Those agencies were directed to cease services reliant on federal funding provided through DHS and to hold all invoices.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The expansion of the role of pharmacies has meant that paying cash for generic drugs and services can also be cheaper at times.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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Opportunities and amenities are scant.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has not provided an explanation for why Maxwell was moved, or why she is being given special privileges, such as better food and private exercise time.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite not living in London full-time, the two have reportedly enjoyed their privileges as royal family members.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As a child of welfare, the luxuries of a bourgeois housewife meant zero to her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s agenda—rent freezes, universal childcare, free public transit—echoes the frustrations of a city where affordability and dignity have become luxuries.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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Solar Power received mixed reviews in 2021, underperformed commercially and didn't receive any Grammy nominations, and many fans likely expected Lorde to get back in the Recording Academy's good graces with Virgin, but the album did not net any nominations.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Leonora measures out her days in courtesies and slights, the former dominating the beginning of the book, the latter rapidly gaining ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Indulgences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgences. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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