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Recent Examples of self-indulgence
Pushing past that risks delving deeper into self-indulgence, and, like Carmy himself, veering into the trap of staying too long out of compulsion rather than purpose.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 June 2025
The level of artistic self-indulgence on display is impressive.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
So, selfies are not necessarily a sign of self-indulgence.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Your brain literally rewards generosity more richly than self-indulgence.
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—Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 26 May 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 June 2025
The level of artistic self-indulgence on display is impressive.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
So, selfies are not necessarily a sign of self-indulgence.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Your brain literally rewards generosity more richly than self-indulgence.
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—Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-indulgence
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Weapons wants nothing more than to jolt you out of a sense of complacency — to remind you that manipulative forces exist, and not even basic explanations can wash away the concept of chaos hovering just outside of the frame.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Secretary Kennedy has demanded accountability across HHS, and President Trump has shown unwavering commitment to ending complacency in systems that cost lives.—
Thomas Engels,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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La Piscine’s dark summer romp through the dangers of lust, jealousy, and gluttony proves nothing is ultimately sexier than the privilege of indifference.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Rules for the spectacle of gluttony and patriotism are simple: Contestants have 10 minutes to eat as many Nathan’s Famous hot dogs as humanly possible.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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The extensive treatment menu blends timeless techniques with modern indulgence, from Ayurvedic rituals and body polishes to bespoke facials and therapeutic massages.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Some are designed to be shared, while others are intended as a one-and-done indulgence for adventurous solo sippers.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 July 2025
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Those looking for more novelty to tote around this fall might enjoy the vanity cases and tidy little boxes from Hermès and Victoria Beckham.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
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Upstairs, the primary suite offers a tray ceiling, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with a double vanity, a seamless glass shower, and a two-person Jacuzzi tub.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Sadly, and as usual, greed takes precedence over logic.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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His previous war was driven by greed and cost hundreds of lives, Ka’iana’s father among them, but Kahekili claims to have learned from his mistakes and now only wants what’s best for the islands.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
31 July 2025
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While these medications may curb overindulgence, STZ’s premium focus and diversified portfolio provide a buffer against significant disruption.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Walk off your overindulgences at Stockbridge’s cafés and restaurants in the Royal Botanic Garden—a gorgeous green lung in the middle of the city.—
Lottie Gross,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
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Trump himself personifies stupidity’s essential feature — self-satisfaction, an inability to recognize the flaws in your thinking.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Just as there’s no dramatic build-up to Maria landing the part, there’s no romance to the process of acting it, nor the slightest whiff of self-satisfaction in recreating iconic scenes.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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After that, though, the state will experience a rare and welcome dissipation of heat and humidity, with temperatures dropping into the mid-to-high 70s with dew points down in the 50s.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
28 July 2025
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Plus, this one is shaped like a laptop prop to promote better heat dissipation and ergonomics.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Self-indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-indulgence. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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