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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
Their looks prove that a pop of the indulgent hue instantly makes basics look richer—like Lopez’s capri pants and windbreaker or Gerber’s white blouse and jeans.
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Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 26 May 2026
Standouts on the hot menu include the collard green ramen, the longest-running item on the menu, and the indulgent New York strip with classic steakhouse sides.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Perched on 35 lush acres on the edge of Newberg, this luxury retreat invites guests to unwind with indulgent treatments, elevated dining at Jory, and exceptional service.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
But there were instances in which the frontman’s flourishes may have come off as a bit too indulgent.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
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Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 26 May 2026
Standouts on the hot menu include the collard green ramen, the longest-running item on the menu, and the indulgent New York strip with classic steakhouse sides.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Perched on 35 lush acres on the edge of Newberg, this luxury retreat invites guests to unwind with indulgent treatments, elevated dining at Jory, and exceptional service.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
But there were instances in which the frontman’s flourishes may have come off as a bit too indulgent.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
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Just a few blocks from the hotel, Broughton Street is an easy wander for browsing boutiques like the Posh Loft and Paris Market, followed by a coffee at the Coffee Fox.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Mammals are weirdly easy to get right.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Ticket prices range from approximately $63 for the most basic type of accommodation in off-peak times to $334 for the most luxurious suites during peak seasons.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Today, Sagamore belongs to the Opal Collection, which has luxurious properties up and down the East Coast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Museums, statues and sculptures dedicated to Andersen’s life and stories thread through cyclist- and pedestrian-friendly streets, giving the city a fairytale atmosphere that feels woven into the architecture itself.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Salustri books a cottage at one of the last remaining mom-and-pop stays in Islamorada, White Gate Court, a pet-friendly collection of cottages with its own private beach.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Early on in his first five, six starts, there were a lot of balls in play, obviously some soft contact, balls at guys.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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This mini dress is made from lightweight fabric that feels soft against the skin and has a breezy silhouette that keeps it from clinging.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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There's a sensual coo just waiting to whisper out of you this week, Sagittarius, so be sure to set aside some time for intimacy.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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The contemporary luxury womenswear brand includes structured pieces with statement cutouts aplenty in the sensual designs from Mizrahi.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Swift has previously made several charitable donations, including $100,000 in February 2024, to the family of a woman killed at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, and $1 million in December 2023 toward natural disaster relief after storms in Tennessee.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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That ordeal pushed Chirac toward the charitable work that reshaped her public image.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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