1
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
Investors have loosened up and are deservedly enjoying the resounding six-week market comeback — which takes them ever closer to the hard-to-discern line between harmless fun and reckless indulgence.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 May 2025
But the practice of selling indulgences was ended by Pope Pius V in 1567.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Durso says she’s noticed the guests really appreciating the balance between indulgence and wellness, which was one of her goals in particular when helping to curate a new experience.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Dry brushing can be a relaxing yet stimulating indulgence that leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth.
—Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 May 2025
But the practice of selling indulgences was ended by Pope Pius V in 1567.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Durso says she’s noticed the guests really appreciating the balance between indulgence and wellness, which was one of her goals in particular when helping to curate a new experience.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Dry brushing can be a relaxing yet stimulating indulgence that leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth.
—Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
Noun
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Critically, the Predator’s language is translated so that the three warriors can understand their captors, but that kindness does not extend to letting the prisoners understand each other.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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But in the fleet, pacey manner of the editing, toggling between private and public moments with highlight-reel efficiency, the film is a stirring glimpse of top-down kindness as a winning leadership style.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Abbas’s family has enriched itself and lives in luxury.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Room service has long been a hallmark of hotel luxury, but in today’s ultra-competitive hospitality landscape, some hotels are going off-menu and thinking outside the box.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His passion for racing, commitment to his team, and love for the sport left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Levi had enjoyed sofa privileges in Altadena, but those rights did not travel with him.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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En-suite bathrooms boast both indoor and outdoor bathtubs (stone inside; copper outside) and showers, while air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and a minibar brimming with drinks and homemade goodies round out the long list of amenities.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Mike Testa, president and CEO of Visit Sacramento said that what separates a four-star hotel from a five-star hotel is the level of amenities.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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This is one of the most important services of their lives.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Keep in mind that these services may not work all the time.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
12 June 2025
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After the music came a promo video of remarkable subtlety and grace.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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All of this playing out across five hours and 29 minutes of speed and grace and power and athletic character.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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That includes modern appliances in the kitchen and new landscaping courtesy of Ivette Soler Gardens.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Seattle Sounders are there courtesy of a historic Concacaf Champions League win in 2022, while Los Angeles FC benefited from a controversial multi-club ownership mixup, which saw Club León kicked out.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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When sending and receiving payments, SMBs can find themselves at the mercy of exchange rates.—
Visa Contributor,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But Cuomo and others are wrong to assume that the city is at the mercy of Capitol lawmakers.—
Paul Sonn,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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