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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
Certainly, costs have risen, but those sorts of checks have made a hurried meal feel like an expensive indulgence and really not that different, cost-wise, from a full-service experience.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The most common indulgence by far was alcohol, but many flyers also turn to marijuana edibles and non-prescribed medication to deal with flight jitters.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Menus are crafted by nutritionists and aligned with each guest’s program — seasonal, often organic and gourmet, designed for nourishment rather than indulgence alone.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The ultimate indulgence comes at the Bridle Suite, with 1,500 square feet of room to relax.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The most common indulgence by far was alcohol, but many flyers also turn to marijuana edibles and non-prescribed medication to deal with flight jitters.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Menus are crafted by nutritionists and aligned with each guest’s program — seasonal, often organic and gourmet, designed for nourishment rather than indulgence alone.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The ultimate indulgence comes at the Bridle Suite, with 1,500 square feet of room to relax.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
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Understand that kindness and consideration can go a long way in these types of negotiation situations.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Regardless of travel purpose or appearance, kindness and patience matter most in how passengers are treated.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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The investigation comes as global health officials continue monitoring a rare hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius luxury cruise ship that has sickened multiple passengers and crew members and left three people dead.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The backstory Originally opened in 1984 by two couples, Malliouhana was really Anguilla’s first luxury resort, putting the island on the map as a luxury Caribbean destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Personally, as a marketing executive who's had the privilege of guiding multiple organizations and employees through transformations, internal and external strategic communication is critical for employee well-being and organizational stability.—
Christina Wood,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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His new films taps into the mood in his native Russia in 2022 with a twist-laden tale of privilege, betrayal, jealously, primordial survival instinct and compromise in a Russian provincial city.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Eco effort Sustainability is at the heart of the 1 Hotels brand, and this comes across in almost every aspect of the hotel from responsibly sourced and reclaimed building materials to the design to the in-room amenities (right down to the soy ink in the pens).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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What doesn’t make sense is why the same amenity is not available at the airport in West Palm Beach.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The day before, the forest service responded to eight wildfire requests covering roughly 24,700 acres on Thursday.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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With over 500,000 weekly trips across the country, our service is proven to significantly reduce traffic injuries and improve road safety.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Alexis Mac Allister, whose fall from grace this season has been akin to Fabinho’s stark decline in 2022-23, stupidly delayed the taking of a Villa corner with some playacting which even prompted Slot to tell him to get up.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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But that was just the start of how Louderback came to own it … and in the process demonstrated his abiding dignity and grace.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Photograph courtesy Jennifer Hulse Israel seized control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank during the Six-Day War, in 1967.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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For her final day of engagements in the area, Middleton wore a cream pleated Jenny Packham skirt, Blazé Milano pin-stripe blazer and belt, as well as Alicia flats in taupe and black courtesy of designer Camilla Elphick.—
Stefania Saltalamacchia,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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Without a free press, Cuba’s history and memory were at the mercy of power.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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Only God at this time can have mercy on her soul.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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