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as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
she was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her children, who always seemed to get away with everything
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as in luxurious
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires
inherited riches helped fuel her indulgent lifestyle
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as in friendly
willing to do a favor
an indulgent clerk who let me try on practically every size-seven shoe the store had
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Recent Examples of indulgent
Unforgettable, stop-you-in-your-tracks delicious — indulgent and deeply satisfying.
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Follow Hochman for continued coverage on what's delicious, refreshing, inspiring, indulgent and entertaining in California and way beyond.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Make a more indulgent version by stirring cooked, crumbled bacon into the cheese mixture.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
There are few pleasures more indulgent than relaxing in a wooden tub while snacking on room service otoro sushi.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Follow Hochman for continued coverage on what's delicious, refreshing, inspiring, indulgent and entertaining in California and way beyond.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Make a more indulgent version by stirring cooked, crumbled bacon into the cheese mixture.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
There are few pleasures more indulgent than relaxing in a wooden tub while snacking on room service otoro sushi.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
Adjective
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The easiest gauge is body composition every two weeks.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Crist emphasized the company’s investment in both cutting-edge tech and easy to use user interfaces.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The spa pairs the area’s historic healing legacy with a hyper-modern approach, elevated by luxurious Italian design and warm hospitality.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Investing in your body care routine can transform your daily regimen into a luxurious ritual, especially with the skin-baring summer months ahead.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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But if oil prices remain middling, even friendly policies might not compel companies to significantly ramp up drilling.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Best Prime Day Robot Vacuum Deals Need a friendly little robot to tidy up your house?—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Traditional training often splits hard and soft skills into separate categories.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Queen Camilla styled an Anna Valentine emerald green midi dress with three-quarter-length sleeves, a rounded neckline and slightly flared skirt with soft pleats.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Joined by four extremely sensual dancers, Starr powered through her hits, fully choreographed and vocally impressive.—
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4 July 2025
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To preserve two years worth of wartime love letters that are frisky, sensual, imaginative and, above all, honest.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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There are a number of prominent changes to charitable tax deduction rules, but the bigger story is how OBBBA overall will change charitable planning for some taxpayers.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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