Synonyms of indulgences

indulgences

noun

plural of indulgence

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• services
• privileges
• benevolences
• graces
• courtesies
• mercies
• favors
• benefits
• advantages
• dispensations
• boons
• waivers
• blessings
• liberties
• turns
• licenses
• godsends
• mannas

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obstacles
• impediments
• interferences
• hurdles
• hindrances

2

as in amenities

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

bubble baths were her one indulgence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amenities
• luxuries
• extras
• extravagances
• comforts
• superfluities
• options
• frills
• delicacies
• accessories
• dainties
• treats
• nonessentials
• niceties
• accoutrements
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• requirements
• necessities
• essentials
• fundamentals
• basics
• musts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indulgences

The spa There are treatment rooms for a variety of massages, facials, and indulgences based on Wei Qi, a concept rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that boosts the body’s defenses. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

What began as an academic dispute became a public controversy, and questions about indulgences soon expanded into larger debates about salvation, Scripture, and papal authority. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Oct. 2026

Much like the equally delicious pumpkin spice or pecan crunch latte nails, this cozy take on the trend brings together rich autumnal hues, creamy neutrals, and playful details that capture the essence of fall’s favorite indulgences. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026

That mindset reflects a growing interest in experiential dining, affordable indulgences and making time for yourself. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Set to make six coast-to-coast broadcast appearances over the first seven weeks of the 2026-27 campaign, Dallas is already rewarding the league and its media partners for their indulgences. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Solo dining is climbing, and small indulgences keep earning space in budgets even when the big-ticket splurges get cut. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

How budgeting for little treats actually works Circana research found that some consumers maintain a dedicated budget line for small indulgences. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a financial therapist and host of the Mind Money Balance podcast, explained that such indulgences can offer a predictable moment of control when so much else feels uncertain. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026