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as in complacency
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as in gluttony
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as in indulgence
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Recent Examples of self-indulgence
God-fearing women who never succumbed to self-indulgence, sloth, or selfishness were naturally beautiful.
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airmail.news, 31 Aug. 2024
So many promising attacks and dangerous free kicks are sacrificed at the altar of self-indulgence.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
For the first time, there’s self-indulgence, tenderness.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 21 Sep. 2024
To spend time with books and beetles in wildflower country seemed the pinnacle of self-indulgence.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
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airmail.news, 31 Aug. 2024
So many promising attacks and dangerous free kicks are sacrificed at the altar of self-indulgence.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
For the first time, there’s self-indulgence, tenderness.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 21 Sep. 2024
To spend time with books and beetles in wildflower country seemed the pinnacle of self-indulgence.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for self-indulgence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-indulgence
Noun
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That complacency evaporated as of April 2, when Trump unveiled a tariff regime that was much harsher than anyone expected.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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All season long, he’s been vocal about combating complacency.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Speaking of prizes, diners who finish a whole Slinger get honored with a certificate on the wall immortalizing their gluttony forever.—
Monica Eng,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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Indulge in the morning gluttony.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
20 Dec. 2024
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Comforting Notes of Vanilla Suede Vanilla Suede opens with a warm vanilla as the top note, immediately inviting you into comfort and indulgence.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Although technology is a ubiquitous part of this production, the piece has practically nothing to say about it, other than acknowledging its mere existence — technology is related to vanity, and a front-facing selfie camera is like a mirror.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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That has real implications for brand deals and CPM negotiations — but risks creating a new layer of noise and vanity metrics in the creator economy.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Later zombie stories tried to frame the condition as a virus, usually created in a lab so the writers can cram some allegories for greed and pride in there.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Apr. 2025
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Plus, Walton’s greed has left the crew with no choice but to attack gamers and steal the buyable credits required to survive.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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This cycle of deprivation and overindulgence can create an unhealthy relationship with food, making wellness feel more like punishment than nourishment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Microbiome experts caution that a probiotic supplement alone won’t spare you from the worst effects of overindulgence.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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Corporate leaders will be called upon to overcome self-satisfaction with progress made in the advancement of gender parity for women, especially those in senior and middle management.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The enclosure has a grille and internal airflow channels for heat dissipation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, regions with abundant vegetation and open green spaces allow for more efficient heat dissipation, maintaining a cooler environment.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Self-indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-indulgence. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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