1
as in services
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 amenities
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
bubble baths were her one indulgence
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Recent Examples of indulgences
Be prudent about your indulgences, but don’t feel the need to repress them for the sake of a wider audience who was never going to get it.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Brands are also positioning sour treats as more mindful indulgences, promoting gluten-free recipes and the absence of synthetic colors.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Choose future freedom over current indulgences.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
Traditionally, bakers in European countries used up all their fats and sugar ahead of the Lenten season since religious observances forbid indulgences during the season.
—Jelissa Burns, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
His earliest indulgences were limited to a Porsche 911, purchased in 1979, and later a private jet, long before products like Windows and Word transformed Microsoft into a global powerhouse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2025
Buying intentionally Zoomers enjoy little indulgences — whether that’s an expensive latte, clothing or a concert ticket, said NYU’s Watson.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Our earlier travels were mostly about thrills, indulgences, and late nights.
—Shunali Khullar Shroff, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2025
From spa indulgences to chocolatey treats, so many meaningful surprises await.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Brands are also positioning sour treats as more mindful indulgences, promoting gluten-free recipes and the absence of synthetic colors.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Choose future freedom over current indulgences.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
Traditionally, bakers in European countries used up all their fats and sugar ahead of the Lenten season since religious observances forbid indulgences during the season.
—Jelissa Burns, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
His earliest indulgences were limited to a Porsche 911, purchased in 1979, and later a private jet, long before products like Windows and Word transformed Microsoft into a global powerhouse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2025
Buying intentionally Zoomers enjoy little indulgences — whether that’s an expensive latte, clothing or a concert ticket, said NYU’s Watson.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Our earlier travels were mostly about thrills, indulgences, and late nights.
—Shunali Khullar Shroff, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2025
From spa indulgences to chocolatey treats, so many meaningful surprises await.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgences
Noun
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And last month was the worst January for hiring announcements since 2009, according to data from career services company Challenger, Gray & Christmas.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Li highlighted YouTube’s safety features and compared YouTube to entertainment streaming services like Netflix and Disney+, an argument YouTube has made before.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Finally, North Korea is busy building luxury hotels, filled with top-class amenities such as outdoor hot tubs and ski-in ski-out lodges – but state media shows few actual guests.—
Maureen Ohare,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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The city added additional amenities and infrastructure, including ski and toboggan slopes, through the federal Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression.—
Antonia Noori Farzan,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The former Duke of York was stripped of all of his royal titles and privileges by his older brother King Charles back in October.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Families can still teach money skills and responsibility by giving allowance separately and using praise or privileges to encourage self-care.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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Scottsdale constantly has activities going on in the community, pulling in tourism that funds the city, maintaining its luxuries and aesthetics.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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While names like Louis Vuitton and Gucci have struggled to capture the interest of young shoppers, brands like Prada have capitalized on Gen Z’s love of little treats and desire for bite-size luxuries that are more experience-based, according to Ramírez.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her strange presence in Georgia — where Gabbard reportedly arranged for FBI agents to make a post-raid call to the president — looks like nothing more than a way to worm her way back into his good graces.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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This, at the very least, offered Noem the chance to show proof of life, as well as to grovel her way back into the president’s good graces.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.—
Simon Akam,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Leonora measures out her days in courtesies and slights, the former dominating the beginning of the book, the latter rapidly gaining ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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