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
Traditionally, bakers in European countries used up all their fats and sugar ahead of the Lenten season since religious observances forbid indulgences during the season.
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Jelissa Burns, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
His earliest indulgences were limited to a Porsche 911, purchased in 1979, and later a private jet, long before products like Windows and Word transformed Microsoft into a global powerhouse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2025
Buying intentionally Zoomers enjoy little indulgences — whether that’s an expensive latte, clothing or a concert ticket, said NYU’s Watson.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Our earlier travels were mostly about thrills, indulgences, and late nights.
—Shunali Khullar Shroff, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2025
From spa indulgences to chocolatey treats, so many meaningful surprises await.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Our Gift of the Day is an ode to those tokens of appreciation and once-a-year indulgences befitting of the season.
—Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
Uber-rich people boasting net worths like Buffett may also be tempted to ball out on indulgences like expensive cars.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
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.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Jelissa Burns, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
His earliest indulgences were limited to a Porsche 911, purchased in 1979, and later a private jet, long before products like Windows and Word transformed Microsoft into a global powerhouse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2025
Buying intentionally Zoomers enjoy little indulgences — whether that’s an expensive latte, clothing or a concert ticket, said NYU’s Watson.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Our earlier travels were mostly about thrills, indulgences, and late nights.
—Shunali Khullar Shroff, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2025
From spa indulgences to chocolatey treats, so many meaningful surprises await.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Our Gift of the Day is an ode to those tokens of appreciation and once-a-year indulgences befitting of the season.
—Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
Uber-rich people boasting net worths like Buffett may also be tempted to ball out on indulgences like expensive cars.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
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.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgences
Noun
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Every January, companies from around the world gather to flaunt new technologies, products and services.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the program will change where the sales tax dollars go — redirecting dollars that would have otherwise been added to the state’s general fund to pay for highways, schools and other services to pay off the project’s debt and retire the bonds.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The pet-friendly hotel offers valet parking and special kids’ amenities, has a 24-hour fitness center, and treats guests to unique perks like priority reservations at the nearby Charlie Palmer Steak, and long-term wardrobe storage for repeat visitors.—
Sandra Ramani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Brooklyn Tower is home to 100,000 square feet of exclusive indoor and outdoor amenities as well.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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People convicted of crimes now enter the state prison at level 2 and must wait at least eight months to move to level 4, which allows for the most privileges.—
Ashlynd Baecht,
The Frontier,
6 Jan. 2026
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In October, King Charles stripped his younger brother Prince Andrew of all royal titles and privileges, leaving him a commoner known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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That was the first post-pandemic year in which makers of hard luxuries felt serious competition from providers of luxury experiences, with the latter often winning out.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, normally, one of my frequent luxuries is Jelly Bellies.—
Abigail Wise,
Outside,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, have remained in the Windsor dynasty's good graces following Andrew's banishment.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
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But with Zelensky now in the good graces of the White House after an explosive meeting at the White House in February, the meeting on Sunday will send a message to Moscow.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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