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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
This mocktail is pure indulgence with a playful twist.
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Essence, 17 June 2025
The club, in other words, had to go from indulgence to running itself as a business.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Everyday costs add up quickly, and having a clear financial checkpoint helps ensure that both necessities and indulgences can be covered.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Finally, adopt the 80/20 rule, which focuses on eating healthy 80% of the time while allowing some flexibility for occasional indulgences the other 20%.
—Leigh Morgan, Quartz, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for indulgence
Essence, 17 June 2025
The club, in other words, had to go from indulgence to running itself as a business.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Everyday costs add up quickly, and having a clear financial checkpoint helps ensure that both necessities and indulgences can be covered.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Finally, adopt the 80/20 rule, which focuses on eating healthy 80% of the time while allowing some flexibility for occasional indulgences the other 20%.
—Leigh Morgan, Quartz, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for indulgence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
Noun
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Lunches, meetings, phone calls, always Mark’s delicious southern drawl infusing us with his spirit and kindness.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 July 2025
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Politeness and kindness are attributes that parents want to reinforce and encourage in their children.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
Noun
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That moment of clarity in Tokyo became the beginning of KNC Beauty, a clean skincare brand that has earned placement at luxury retailers without ever making a traditional sales pitch.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The 680-foot tower is crowned by 166 luxury Ritz-Carlton residences, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with city and harbor views.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
Noun
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That fleet has many hundreds of thousands of customers eagerly willing to pay for the privilege of testing Tesla’s prototype software, and to provide training data for it.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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O'Connor declined to answer questions during a deposition scheduled for Wednesday in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government, asserting physician-patient privilege as well as his right against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The city offers a blend of efficient governance, safety, world-class infrastructure, and high-end amenities—the core elements that global investors and residents increasingly prioritize.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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But the warehouse labor to make these popular amenities possible often receives fewer acknowledgments in the mainstream.—
Emily Scherny,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The weather service warns that in hilly terrain, there are hundreds of low-water crossings that are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
6 July 2025
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But the indictment says Jones’ company provided no services.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Jordan Johnson of Little Rock, president of JPJ Consulting, said a photo of Anderson’s Labrador retriever graces the boxes of Fiocchi shotgun duck hunting shells.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
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The angels who remained received God’s illuminating grace and, as a result, their will and His are one.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
Noun
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And not only does this travel-friendly projector cast a surprisingly sharp image, but the sound quality is excellent (courtesy of two five-watt Harman Kardon speakers), especially given the size of the projector.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
8 July 2025
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The latest warning comes courtesy of ThreatFabric, which has been tracking Anatsa for years.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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In many cases, core systems and procurement processes are not yet fully operational or are at the mercy of the former parent company, making traditional supplier onboarding a challenge.—
Simon Wells,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Shelia was then sentenced to life behind bars with mercy, a West Virginia law which grants juvenile offenders the possibility of parole after 15 years.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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