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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
And Crane Club, in New York’s West Chelsea, is both a reliable go-to and an indulgence.
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Air Mail, 31 Jan. 2026
Classic for a reason, this breakfast icon is the perfect weekend indulgence.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.
—CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Songcraft is still their priority, and their moments of indulgence are not without self-awareness or criticism.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
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Air Mail, 31 Jan. 2026
Classic for a reason, this breakfast icon is the perfect weekend indulgence.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.
—CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Songcraft is still their priority, and their moments of indulgence are not without self-awareness or criticism.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
Noun
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Values of inclusivity, values of diversity and kindness.—
Kevin Baxter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, to date, the relationship has been the best, as it has been adorned with love, kindness, joy and fulfillment.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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With Negroni alchemy, edible art, and a reservations-only mixology lab, Gucci Giardino is reshaping Japan’s luxury bar scene.—
Melinda Joe,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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With a limited supply and a voracious demand, the Super Bowl functions more like a luxury good, and the forces keeping it that way are unlikely to change anytime soon.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Pratt doesn’t hide his privilege.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The department has also declined to publish a large volume of material, citing legal privileges.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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North Carolina has an abundance of coastal destinations to consider for your primary residence, but Smith says Wilmington’s amenities, paired with the charm of the nearby beach town, Wrightsville Beach, can’t be beat.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Access to other amenities may cost extra, however.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Gripped by a worsening economic crisis, Cuba’s government recently adopted rationing measures to protect essential services and ration fuel supplies for key sectors.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Communicating with journalists can be very dangerous for protesters’ families, and Iran is in the middle of a communications blackout with severe restrictions on the internet and cellphone service.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Now, after the 75-year-old’s sudden fall from grace, China’s military hierarchy lies in tatters.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 Feb. 2026
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Insipid as this might sound, Bonito approaches MIDI arrangements with grace as each groove gets weirder by the minute.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
7 Feb. 2026
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For those gray, dreary Berlin February days, the Berlinale this year is offering a colorful fever dream of a cinematic antidote courtesy of Pakistan.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Reviews from most of the out-of-town papers mostly arrived courtesy of the clipping service.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The word itself is defined as mercy or leniency.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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After all, Jesus had just finished praising gentleness, mercy, and peace.—
Emily Chamlee-Wright,
Washington Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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