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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
But compared to luxurious collectibles, like say, designer bags or watches, toys that cost an average of $20 to $40 are not as expensive, and in uncertain times, people are looking for affordable indulgences.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
With just 35 rooms, the roof terrace of this small hotel is almost close enough to smell the smoke and comes with flower boxes and a sense of low-key indulgence.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Coarse bread became a symbol of poverty and austerity, while cloudlike cake became associated with celebrations and indulgence.
—Bedatri D. Choudhury, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
This puts icy, lackluster varieties to shame with a vanilla bean-forward indulgence that coats the tongue with each and every bite.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
With just 35 rooms, the roof terrace of this small hotel is almost close enough to smell the smoke and comes with flower boxes and a sense of low-key indulgence.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Coarse bread became a symbol of poverty and austerity, while cloudlike cake became associated with celebrations and indulgence.
—Bedatri D. Choudhury, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
This puts icy, lackluster varieties to shame with a vanilla bean-forward indulgence that coats the tongue with each and every bite.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
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By Carol McCloud, Illustrated by David Messing Summary: This book explains clearly and simply how everyone has an invisible bucket that can be filled through small acts of kindness or emptied by acts of thoughtlessness or cruelty.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Among the many points for assessing happiness around the world, like sharing meals with others and family bonds, researchers for the 2025 World Happiness Report looked closely at acts of kindness.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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With a $400 million luxury jet waiting in the wings and a $37 million check in hand − thanks to settlements from Meta and ABC− President Donald Trump's future presidential library plan is ready for take off.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Don’t even think of trying to bypass the French luxury house’s notoriously long waiting lists by tapping the workshop for a classic Birkin or Kelly.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Punishments for killing a grizzly include a maximum civil penalty of $10,000, up to six months in jail, and losing hunting privileges for one to three years, the wildlife agency’s spokesperson T.J. Ross told McClatchy News by email May 21.—
Helena Wegner,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2025
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Rubio reiterated that student visas are a privilege not a right, especially if a person engages in property destruction or other acts of violence.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Book a long-term stay in one of their high-end villas, like this two bedroom unit that comes fully stocked with a chef’s kitchen, in-unit laundry, and upscale amenities like the private pool and personal golf cart to maneuver around the jungle landscape surrounding the property.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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More than its looks, the castle offers a host of entertaining amenities, too, ranging from a theater to a tennis court to direct beach access.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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The intent of the new memorandum was to redirect individuals who do not require halfway house services to home confinement.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Rebirth, as Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, Jurassic World, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom all land on June 1, and on June 29, a sneak peek of Jurassic World Rebirth hits the streaming service.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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But the only thing standard about the play that involves Hurts getting shoved by a teammate or two in the physical region that defies verbal grace is the consistency with which the Philadelphia Eagles pick up first downs, score touchdowns and confound those who haven’t yet found a way to stop it.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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In early 2024, the death of Lee — easily one of the most famous figures to fall from grace — generated a powerful sense of urgency within the Korean industry for change.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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This obsession recently led me to the most fabulous adventure in the South of France, courtesy of Matiere Premiere.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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That is the likely expectation on Wall Street courtesy of higher production from OPEC+ as well as non-OPEC producers like the U.S., Brazil, Canada and Guyana.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This, in effect, frames even the movie’s unrelated, apolitical happenings as being at the mercy of this dangerous future, backed by Western powers.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Allowing the Chinese government to circumvent free trade guardrails will ultimately put the U.S. at the mercy of an international supply chain.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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