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Recent Examples of indulgent As far as skincare routines go, there’s no step more indulgent than applying a face mask. Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025 The group uses the money to buy cheap flights and book accommodation early – a key strategy for keeping trips affordable yet indulgent. Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 While mini sizes are smart for shorter getaways, there’s something so indulgent about spritzing on perfume from a larger bottle. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025 Afterward, the green curry or drunken noodles are a more indulgent way to celebrate. Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indulgent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
Adjective
  • Summarizing decades of comics history is no easy task but the team pulls it off well here.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Transforming Amazon into a startup-like environment isn’t an easy task.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In the case of the wife in the viral TikTok video, the Maldives—often cited among the world's most luxurious honeymoon destinations—was a total surprise.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Besides, what feels more luxurious than slipping into a five-star hotel robe and slippers?
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The result is a set of policies that has baffled some China experts, or at least raised questions about the president’s stance on America’s friendly rival.
    Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Twine also noted its subtle scent, quick absorption, and makeup-friendly finish.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Swift wore Elson 4, the brand’s best-selling blue-red, but the bullet-proof formula comes in 12 beautiful hues ranging from a soft beige peach (Nude Cabaret) to a deep bronzed rose (Flesh 3).
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Donna Summer passed away more than a decade ago in 2012, leaving behind an incredible legacy of upbeat dance music and sensual R&B-leaning tunes.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Interactions should be pleasant, sensual or charming.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Decluttering your own home might not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials through donating to thrift stores often does the trick.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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