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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
Reserve sweets for rare occasions, not everyday indulgences.
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Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Fiscal Inversion of Luxury Where most governments slap excise taxes on luxury goods to extract value from indulgence and use ability to pay as a stand-in for progressivity in taxation, Sweden took the exact opposite route.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Austin's Tarrytown neighborhood has a new spot for frozen indulgence: Zeds, an ice cream shop bringing a taste of New Zealand to 2727 Exposition Blvd #128.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
President Trump has rightly made clear that this era of U.S. indulgence is over.
—Joe Grogan, National Review, 27 June 2025
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Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Fiscal Inversion of Luxury Where most governments slap excise taxes on luxury goods to extract value from indulgence and use ability to pay as a stand-in for progressivity in taxation, Sweden took the exact opposite route.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Austin's Tarrytown neighborhood has a new spot for frozen indulgence: Zeds, an ice cream shop bringing a taste of New Zealand to 2727 Exposition Blvd #128.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
President Trump has rightly made clear that this era of U.S. indulgence is over.
—Joe Grogan, National Review, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
Noun
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His 90 years are saturated with kindness, love and compassion… driven by a fearless, diamond-like wisdom that engages a deeply divided world.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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Cole has known Hussein for about six years and has seen how Hussein's kindness, character and compassion has inspired countless people at the school.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Companies relying solely on earned media often face months of waiting with nothing to show for their investment, a luxury most growing businesses simply cannot afford.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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From luxury retail to energy infrastructure, food service to consumer goods, the common thread is clear: The right technology, implemented thoughtfully, can transform challenges into opportunities.—
Lori Thomas,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Aldermanic privilege is well known as a contributor to Chicago’s culture of corruption.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Possessing a green card is a privilege, not a right.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, complimentary e-bikes to take out along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail, a fitness center and a grab-and-go market that’s stocked with snacks and gifts from local purveyors and makers.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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One amenity residents and the public will share is a public park.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Every region of the country, including Michigan has a higher risk of warmer-than-usual temperatures, the weather service says.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Franchise developers Jordan Van Royen and Derek Harper aim to standardize the dog grooming experience with consistent pricing and services.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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This is where strength meets grace and innovation aligns with the creative pursuit of our aspirations.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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Maybe a high performer gets extra grace and a low performer gets denied leave too quickly.—
Seth Turner,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Emmy Award-winning actress’ look came courtesy of Gucci’s 2026 cruise collection.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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In this image released by the U.S. Navy courtesy of Lockheed Martin, the Navy's variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35C, conducts a test flight on February 11, 2011, over Chesapeake Bay in the mid-Atlantic.—
Anna Commander
Robert Birsel
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Jeff Zients’ role in authorizing this mechanical mercy raises serious ethical concerns.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
19 July 2025
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In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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