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
Those little indulgences might be adding up to bigger bills!
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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
Gemstones, gradients, and graphic indulgences aside, there's nothing wrong with going back to the source.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Be prudent about your indulgences, but don’t feel the need to repress them for the sake of a wider audience who was never going to get it.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
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
Gemstones, gradients, and graphic indulgences aside, there's nothing wrong with going back to the source.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Be prudent about your indulgences, but don’t feel the need to repress them for the sake of a wider audience who was never going to get it.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgences
Noun
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There is a priority placed on prevention and providing services to children and families within the home environment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Boise State is nearing completion of its $70 million project, which will seat approximately 1,600 and feature amenities for student-athletes, such as a nutrition center and a lounge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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The team sent a survey to fans Saturday through email with the goal of better understanding preferences related to amenities, experiences and potential ticket offerings.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Andrew Arthur, a senior fellow at CIS and, said American citizenship comes with an array of privileges, such as access to public benefits.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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The headache of muscling a bill through the Senate, a chamber with its own unique set of rules and senator privileges, was enough to keep Thune from pursuing reconciliation until this week.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The food is consistently good, but the view and the vibes are the real luxuries.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the days following Noem’s fall from the president’s graces and her termination, the pictures were taken down.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s especially powerful when millions, or even billions, of dollars are at stake, and when approval depends on staying in the government’s good graces.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 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
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