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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
Those dalliances cemented her abiding love of tweed, sailor stripes, cashmere knits, and—thanks to the indulgent Duke—gigantic love jewels, worn in rule-breaking multiples.
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Steff Yotka, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Similarly, My Night Show adds a theatrical layer to sustainability: indulgent but intentional, with storytelling that appeals to the emotionally intelligent shopper.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Luis Garcia: Our mission at Tree Hut is to make self care an uncompromising experience — one that is both indulgent and effective.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
Gleaming statement bottle aside, this smells rich and indulgent without smacking you in the face.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
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Steff Yotka, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Similarly, My Night Show adds a theatrical layer to sustainability: indulgent but intentional, with storytelling that appeals to the emotionally intelligent shopper.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Luis Garcia: Our mission at Tree Hut is to make self care an uncompromising experience — one that is both indulgent and effective.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
Gleaming statement bottle aside, this smells rich and indulgent without smacking you in the face.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
Adjective
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The issues of revenue and reform are never easy, but the public’s opposition to new taxes for a vital service with wide support should not be surprising.—
Jack Lavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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The buttons are easy to press, and the sound quality is good.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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The portfolio features a range of expressions, from the crisp Blanco to the luxurious Ultima Reserva Extra Añejo.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Leave it up to Sferra to render the traditional ruffled bedskirt in a rich, luxurious way.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Hussain has a friendly, reassuring presence, making the already-simple recipes even less intimidating.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Iñárritu also used his Cannes visit as a soft launch for his next wild experiment, with Tom Cruise.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Some reactions might be softer and less pronounced, while others could be obsessive and overwhelming.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The sensual scenes between Orlando and Trinidad are more scorching than a blistering summer day, and Cunningham expertly builds their emotional connection while never letting up on their physical sparks.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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In this provocative yet lavish and sensual biopic about controversial poet Eduard Limonov, Serebrennikov — along with co-writer and Oscar winner Paweł Pawlikowski — deepens his confrontational, love-hate exploration of his homeland’s culture and history.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Plus, a charitable component will allow the good work of Pride LIVE!—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 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,
15 May 2025
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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