INDULGENCES Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

indulgences

noun

plural of indulgence

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 Summer is a great time to revisit juicy, fresh, or sweet gourmands, but as the weather cools down, we’re reminded of more nuanced indulgences. — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026 In this view, regulation, safety testing, liability, and labor protections are all indulgences that a superpower can no longer afford. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Wellness elements are also included in the itineraries, adding balance to the indulgences through activities like spa treatments and movement sessions. — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The post-pandemic YOLO spending binges have given way to micro-indulgences. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 With an abundance of genre-crossing indulgences that are scary, surreal, and sometimes silly, the Paramount+ hit is operating at full warp speed in this penultimate outing, the debut episode of which just premiered on July 23, 2026. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 July 2026 Small daily habits often have a bigger impact on blood sugar control than occasional indulgences. — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 Most of us can remember when little indulgences didn’t require much thought. — Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 July 2026 Chocolate is one of Americans' favorite indulgences, with consumers spending billions of dollars on it every year. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 June 2026

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Noun

But for the users of AI models and services, it's created complexity and chaos as CEOs and IT managers spend an outsized amount of time and resources comparing costs and capabilities to avoid getting left behind.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
Funds raised will directly support the YWCA’s ongoing programs, emergency response capacity and year‑round services, the release said.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The stadium expansion plan comes as the riverfront area continues rapidly transforming with new apartments, retail, outdoor amenities, a streetcar expansion, a pedestrian bridge and more near and on what was once a landfill.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
In addition to its numerous houses, the property plays host to a number of unique amenities, including a treehouse, a pond, a chapel, a crypt where Sheeran plans to be buried, and a private pub.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of amenities

Noun

Re-entry is not permitted for general admission ticket holders; VIP, Deluxe and Deluxe+ passes allow in-and-out privileges.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Agents upgraded their own privileges within third-party software hosted by OpenAI and attacked OpenAI internal networks more than once, according to the company's technical report on the Hugging Face incident.

— Shaun Raviv, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of privileges

Noun

In November 2025, the sibling owners decided to close the hotel and embark on a significant five-star transformation, adding contemporary luxuries and cutting-edge technology.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Placing emphasis on affordable luxuries, such as matcha lattes, lip gloss, or birthday cake, is a way for Jenner to remain relatable to her audience, who are far more likely to be victims of the effects of economic uncertainty.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of luxuries

Noun

Not bad for someone who started blogging out of a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf location on Sunset Boulevard, where stars came to him to say hello, trade gossip and get in his good graces.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
The region’s attitudes toward hospitality are a natural outgrowth of these broader social graces.

— Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of graces

Noun

Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
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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