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 real shock comes with the prices — not just the cost of an afternoon of shopping indulgences, but of housing, too.
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Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
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.
—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
Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgences
Noun
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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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The law, which will allow buildings as tall as 85 feet in areas zoned for single-family housing, will take effect July 1 only in areas with high incomes and strong amenities, where new housing is more easily absorbed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Amid today's wellness renaissance, many gyms and fitness clubs can cost hundreds of dollars per month, depending on the level of access and amenities offered.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Her mom pays her for her work in cash, privileges and Ugg boots.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The indictment notes that gang members were provided preferential treatment such as relaxed visitation policies and the use of Sony PlayStations, big screen TVs and cellphones, but investigators had not connected the privileges to González-Colón or her campaign.—
Raquel Rutledge,
ProPublica,
5 May 2026
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The chef Eric Ripert and his partner, Maguy Le Coze, understand that space and time are as much luxuries as the commitment to craft and decades of dedication that give each plate here a consummate gleam.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Our household had no luxuries, no snack foods, no desserts, no popular culture except what came from the AM radio, and only a few appliances, including a washer but no dryer.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Hydrangeas have returned to Grumpy's good graces.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 May 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 12 May. 2026.
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