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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
as an only child, she was used to getting every kind of indulgence from her doting parents
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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
bubble baths were her one indulgence
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Recent Examples of indulgence
Summer’s about indulgence, and your partner’s body is the whole damn buffet.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 June 2025
Religious subjects often inspire filmmakers to stylish indulgence — in cinema, aesthetics and awe usually come intertwined — but Dogma might be Smith’s most ground-level effort.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Amanda Edwards/WireImage Unlike luxury fashion or high-end accessories, where scarcity is often a deliberate strategy to generate buzz, products like jam and wine fall into the realm of everyday indulgences.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Spit is here and of the moment — a post-pandemic, germ-swapping indulgence.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for indulgence
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 June 2025
Religious subjects often inspire filmmakers to stylish indulgence — in cinema, aesthetics and awe usually come intertwined — but Dogma might be Smith’s most ground-level effort.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Amanda Edwards/WireImage Unlike luxury fashion or high-end accessories, where scarcity is often a deliberate strategy to generate buzz, products like jam and wine fall into the realm of everyday indulgences.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Spit is here and of the moment — a post-pandemic, germ-swapping indulgence.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for indulgence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
Noun
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Politeness and kindness are attributes that parents want to reinforce and encourage in their children.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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Lunches, meetings, phone calls, always Mark’s delicious southern drawl infusing us with his spirit and kindness.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 July 2025
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The designer began working for the French luxury brand Givenchy in 2024 and Macron's visit gave Kate the perfect opportunity to go back to Burton in celebration of French culture.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Skin-Care Deals A little luxury skin-care never hurts, but getting your credit-card bill definitely does.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The new rule — a privilege that TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry members already enjoy — does not mean passengers won't at times be pulled for additional screening, where they will still be required to take off their shoes for security, Noem said.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025
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That fleet has many hundreds of thousands of customers eagerly willing to pay for the privilege of testing Tesla’s prototype software, and to provide training data for it.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The standout amenity at Numu is arguably the rooftop pool, which is lined with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a lovely garden that overlooks the surrounding historic buildings.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Each family is tasked with navigating the challenges that come with living off the land without any modern amenities.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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By morning, service on the subway had resumed on a normal schedule.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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The hike from the South Rim to the North Rim is about 21 miles, according to the park service.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Jordan Johnson of Little Rock, president of JPJ Consulting, said a photo of Anderson’s Labrador retriever graces the boxes of Fiocchi shotgun duck hunting shells.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
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The angels who remained received God’s illuminating grace and, as a result, their will and His are one.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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The latest warning comes courtesy of ThreatFabric, which has been tracking Anatsa for years.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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And not only does this travel-friendly projector cast a surprisingly sharp image, but the sound quality is excellent (courtesy of two five-watt Harman Kardon speakers), especially given the size of the projector.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
8 July 2025
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In many cases, core systems and procurement processes are not yet fully operational or are at the mercy of the former parent company, making traditional supplier onboarding a challenge.—
Simon Wells,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Shelia was then sentenced to life behind bars with mercy, a West Virginia law which grants juvenile offenders the possibility of parole after 15 years.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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