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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
Sonic is about to drop an indulgent seasonal slush that combines traditional Mexican flavor with sweet strawberries.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
To sign Guehi when he was set to become a free agent in the summer felt particularly indulgent after the acquisitions of Abdukodir Khusanov (€40m) and Vitor Reis (€37m) a year ago, not to mention the presence of England Under-21 centre-back Max Alleyne.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The seat portfolio is where things get genuinely indulgent.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
But the stakes were so professionally and personally high that writing with anything other than anxious urgency felt indulgent.
—James Hibbard, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
To sign Guehi when he was set to become a free agent in the summer felt particularly indulgent after the acquisitions of Abdukodir Khusanov (€40m) and Vitor Reis (€37m) a year ago, not to mention the presence of England Under-21 centre-back Max Alleyne.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The seat portfolio is where things get genuinely indulgent.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
But the stakes were so professionally and personally high that writing with anything other than anxious urgency felt indulgent.
—James Hibbard, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
Adjective
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But nothing is ever easy for the B’s on the road.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Clocking in at about 500 square feet, the place was more than comfortably sized, with floor-to-ceiling windows for easy wake-ups with the sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Home to over 120 wineries and tasting rooms, Woodinville’s location makes the property an ideal staycation for Washington state locals looking to explore the region’s excellent wines, and a luxurious getaway for travelers seeking to be wined and dined.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her government is to scrap a lethal arms exports ban in the coming weeks to promote Japan's defense industry and cooperation with the United States and other friendly nations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Your community gains volume alongside the Moon bouncing into your friendly 11th house, so your team brainstorm or group chat may suddenly gain momentum regarding an upcoming project.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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The team is also developing a next-generation robotic hand to address swelling in harder-to-treat areas, expanding the potential of soft-robotic therapy beyond wearable sleeves.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The silky formula layers easily with the rest of your routine and leaves skin with that soft, luminous glass glow K-beauty is famous for.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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But nothing can match her performance in It Happened One Night for sheer funny-sensual energy.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tom Ford Santal Blush Eau de Parfum Fragrance is a luxury unisex perfume featuring a sensual blend of Australian sandalwood, cinnamon bark oil, and Ylang-Ylang for a warm, woody scent with subtle musky, powdery hints at the base.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Morgan Chittum,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
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Use the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) option to minimize your federal income tax.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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