self-indulgence
noun
self-in·dul·gence
ˌself-in-ˈdəl-jən(t)s 
: excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
self-indulgently
adverb
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But even the self-indulgence on display could not ruin the privilege of watching football in a stadium that magnificent.
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Phil Hay,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Simón, who undertook a similar odyssey at the same age, never allows this delicate story to succumb to self-indulgence or an inflated sense of its own importance.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
There's no time for any sort of self-indulgence.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Work that prioritizes the photographer’s visual brand over the authentic emotional content of the day is ultimately a form of self-indulgence.
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Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Phil Hay,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Simón, who undertook a similar odyssey at the same age, never allows this delicate story to succumb to self-indulgence or an inflated sense of its own importance.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
There's no time for any sort of self-indulgence.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Work that prioritizes the photographer’s visual brand over the authentic emotional content of the day is ultimately a form of self-indulgence.
—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-indulgence
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“Self-indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-indulgence. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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