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as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
she was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her children, who always seemed to get away with everything
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as in luxurious
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires
inherited riches helped fuel her indulgent lifestyle
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as in friendly
willing to do a favor
an indulgent clerk who let me try on practically every size-seven shoe the store had
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Recent Examples of indulgent
From indulgent self-care items to high-tech gadgets and timeless jewelry and accessories, this year's trending gifts reflect a blend of practicality, personalization and creativity.
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
International Delight Cold Foam Creamer With International Delight Cold Foam Creamer, coffee fans and flavor lovers can effortlessly elevate their at-home coffee creations with indulgent cold foam.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Next, enjoy starters like the indulgent Baked Wild Mushroom Custard Tart with sautéed mushrooms and winter truffle, or a refined Dorset White Crab Tart with baby gem, avocado, King’s Imperial caviar, and Marie Rose sauce.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For those seeking a luxurious escape, some properties feature spa services or romantic celebration packages that include thoughtful touches like champagne, chocolates, and rose petals for a truly indulgent experience.
—Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
International Delight Cold Foam Creamer With International Delight Cold Foam Creamer, coffee fans and flavor lovers can effortlessly elevate their at-home coffee creations with indulgent cold foam.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Next, enjoy starters like the indulgent Baked Wild Mushroom Custard Tart with sautéed mushrooms and winter truffle, or a refined Dorset White Crab Tart with baby gem, avocado, King’s Imperial caviar, and Marie Rose sauce.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For those seeking a luxurious escape, some properties feature spa services or romantic celebration packages that include thoughtful touches like champagne, chocolates, and rose petals for a truly indulgent experience.
—Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
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The directional cues and reliable Bluetooth connection make locating items intuitive and easy.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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For beginners, starting with a harness made from durable, adjustable, and easy to clean material is key.Sofia Barrett-Ibarria, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
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Glinda and Elphaba expand their world by taking a luxurious train ride to Emerald City.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The show follows a group of rich Asian-Americans from New York City and their lavish, luxurious costumes and parties.Matt Minton, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
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However, some breeds tend to be friendlier to felines than others.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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When the Bushes entered the aisle, walking right past the Trumps, George gave Barack a friendly tap on the belly with his knuckles and kept on moving toward his seat.Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Buck stands under the soft glow of Tiffany-style fixtures, his guitar slung casually over his shoulders and his brown cowboy hat casting a shadow over his black denim jacket.Maxwell Williams, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, the cozy and soft feel of the fabric is ideal for chillier temps.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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We’re not focused on the destination here; this is about thoroughly enjoying the journey, one sensual moment at a time.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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The waltz becomes, thus, a nice, elegant, sensual, romantic, harmless way to welcome in a new year, to attempt, or at least pretend, to be optimistic.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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But this is World of Warcraft, and the world of Azeroth isn’t always kind of filled with the most charitable characters.Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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