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 Idol was unafraid of musical interludes or Tesfaye’s bizarre indulgences.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Consumers have been using Prime Day and other discount events to stock up on utility items over indulgences.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
It can be booked for private sessions, but if full, the spa menu offers plenty of other indulgences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Like air travel, fast fashion, and so many indulgences of our era, drinking invites us to consider a gruelling litany of downsides and then decide whether the trade-offs are worth it.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
To say nothing of FIFA’s sponsorship indulgences.
—Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The real shock comes with the prices — not just the cost of an afternoon of shopping indulgences, but of housing, too.
—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
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Consumers have been using Prime Day and other discount events to stock up on utility items over indulgences.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
It can be booked for private sessions, but if full, the spa menu offers plenty of other indulgences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Like air travel, fast fashion, and so many indulgences of our era, drinking invites us to consider a gruelling litany of downsides and then decide whether the trade-offs are worth it.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
To say nothing of FIFA’s sponsorship indulgences.
—Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The real shock comes with the prices — not just the cost of an afternoon of shopping indulgences, but of housing, too.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgences
Noun
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Global financial services firm BTIG noted that the rapid runup comes with risks.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Anything stand out about other services and features?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Take some time to drive through town and appreciate its historic mansions, then retire to the main beach on the east side, which has all the amenities like lifeguards and rentals—just don't forget to buy a beach tag!—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The property builds on The Diplomat’s long-standing legacy as one of the country’s premier meetings and events venues, offering more than 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, premium wellness amenities with convenient access to two airports.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Built around recognition that is truly personalized and with benefits that are confirmed from the moment of booking, Diamond Reserve delivers a more elevated set of privileges for Hilton’s most frequent guests.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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After someone puts themself on the exclusion list, casinos must deny them gaming privileges, the council said.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Owning your own home is one of the world’s greatest luxuries.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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David Ellison's childhood was filled with luxuries only the son of a billionaire would expect, from vacationing on the family super yacht to receiving his first plane at the age of 13.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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After Felix invites him to his family’s palatial country house over summer break, Oliver weasels his way into their good graces and turns their world upside down.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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And to keep in the retailer’s good graces, national suppliers have reformulated their cereals and other products.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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