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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
While Harris continues improving her image among undecided voters who may choose the next president, Trump’s rally speeches are exercises in self-indulgence.
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Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2024
Piersall’s brief moment of self-indulgence back then was but a blip compared with the massive inundation of incivility we’re all subjected to these days.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
Without that check, conviction is prone to self-indulgence and failure—a combination bad enough for any campaign, and potentially catastrophic given the stakes of this one.
—Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024
That picture reflects the hotel’s contemporary twist on Wilde’s tale of decadence and self-indulgence by offering guests an unusual and anonymous way to admit to their past transgressions.
—Carolyn B. Heller, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024
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Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2024
Piersall’s brief moment of self-indulgence back then was but a blip compared with the massive inundation of incivility we’re all subjected to these days.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
Without that check, conviction is prone to self-indulgence and failure—a combination bad enough for any campaign, and potentially catastrophic given the stakes of this one.
—Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024
That picture reflects the hotel’s contemporary twist on Wilde’s tale of decadence and self-indulgence by offering guests an unusual and anonymous way to admit to their past transgressions.
—Carolyn B. Heller, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-indulgence
Noun
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That results in the appearance of company complacency.—
Anne Lackey,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Despite this approach, Orr says many companies suffer from a culture of complacency at the top.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Two goals on the opening day at West Ham United were merely the aperitif for the goalscoring gluttony that followed.—
The Athletic UK Football Writers,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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The seven deadly sins—pride, greed, envy, lust, gluttony, wrath and sloth—are ancient concepts that permeate our modern life.—
Sandro da Silva,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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For those seeking a communion with nature that has more than a dash of indulgence, Clayoquot offers an unforgettable escape into the wild heart of British Columbia.—
Ryan Krogh,
Outside Online,
24 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there are also plenty of modern indulgences, like a smart TV for catching up on your Netflix shows, a washer and dryer, speedy Wi-Fi, and a bluetooth sound system.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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Shrugging off physical vanity and even declining to correct strangers on their nonbinary pronouns, Gibson retreats from identity in the face of an all-consuming and transformative illness.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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Whether the room is used for overlapping daily routines or as a space to rest and relax, popular features include separate vanities, dual sinks, and showers with multiple showerheads and plenty of space for two people.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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People are really unhappy with CEOs, corporate greed, etc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Righteous Gemstones tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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Grealish still has two and a half years left on his contract, but that six-year deal, as well as the £100m transfer fee, has long looked like an overindulgence on City’s part.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 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
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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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Megalopolis posits a world of clueless liberal self-satisfaction, missing every point of contemporary alertness to ongoing lawfare and sedition.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 Oct. 2024
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New hardware for heat dissipation is being introduced to the entire iPhone 17 range, according to a Fast Technology report from Chinese tech site, mydrivers.com.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Try to avoid the sun, as sunburn makes the job of heat dissipation much more difficult.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
27 Aug. 2024
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“Self-indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-indulgence. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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