self-indulgence
noun
self-in·dul·gence
ˌself-in-ˈdəl-jən(t)s 
: excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
self-indulgently
adverb
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Crafted by a team of expert perfumers, the fragrance was shaped by global trends and shifting consumer moods, like the growing desire for self-indulgence and self-control.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
But their self-indulgence does make for pretty fun television, thanks to an ensemble strong enough to overcome sometimes uneven writing.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Or would that simply be self-indulgence, detracting from my message of gratitude?
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
On the other hand, excess and self-indulgence has been baked into the SNL DNA from the start.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
But their self-indulgence does make for pretty fun television, thanks to an ensemble strong enough to overcome sometimes uneven writing.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Or would that simply be self-indulgence, detracting from my message of gratitude?
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
On the other hand, excess and self-indulgence has been baked into the SNL DNA from the start.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-indulgence
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“Self-indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-indulgence. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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