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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
Brands are also positioning sour treats as more mindful indulgences, promoting gluten-free recipes and the absence of synthetic colors.
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Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Choose future freedom over current indulgences.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Choose future freedom over current indulgences.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgences
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Wednesday's Child on CBS Colorado For more information about services for kinship care families or to learn more about the Heart Gallery, call Raise the Future at (303) 755-4756 or 1(800) 451-5246 or go to the Raise the Future website.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Piantedosi presided over a meeting of law enforcement and intelligence services on Tuesday to discuss security for the Games.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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With intentional programming, the stadium, its amenities, and The Grove could support recurring marketplaces, food trucks, and kiosks that allow local entrepreneurs to start small and scale, supported by game-day foot traffic and year-round events.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Its Green Heart initiatives foster partnerships with local farms for fresh produce and collaborations with social enterprises providing in-room amenities, ensuring their environmental efforts also deliver positive social results.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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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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Any luxuries that can’t be purchased in Indonesia must be invented.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Any extra luxuries of note, big or small?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela began releasing some political prisoners Thursday, as the country’s new leaders seek to stay in Washington’s good graces while maintaining their grip on power.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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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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