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as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
she was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her children, who always seemed to get away with everything
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as in luxurious
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires
inherited riches helped fuel her indulgent lifestyle
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as in friendly
willing to do a favor
an indulgent clerk who let me try on practically every size-seven shoe the store had
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Recent Examples of indulgent
This is a dessert bourbon in all the right ways — rich, warm, and indulgent, but never cloying.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Tate's Bake Shop Soft Baked Cookies Tate's Bake Shop has released soft, chewy and delicious cookies in two indulgent flavors: Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Chunk!
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Eventually, guilt follows when those indulgent foods are eaten in isolation.
—Christine Michel Carter, Parents, 20 May 2025
Insignia embroidered cushions give an almost medieval take on luxury; while retro dial phones, Marshall radios and C.E. Bigelow and Ortigia bath products give an indulgent touch in the bathrooms (teal subway tiles and power showers also add to this luxe feel).
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Tate's Bake Shop Soft Baked Cookies Tate's Bake Shop has released soft, chewy and delicious cookies in two indulgent flavors: Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Chunk!
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Eventually, guilt follows when those indulgent foods are eaten in isolation.
—Christine Michel Carter, Parents, 20 May 2025
Insignia embroidered cushions give an almost medieval take on luxury; while retro dial phones, Marshall radios and C.E. Bigelow and Ortigia bath products give an indulgent touch in the bathrooms (teal subway tiles and power showers also add to this luxe feel).
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
Adjective
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The easiest gauge is body composition every two weeks.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Crist emphasized the company’s investment in both cutting-edge tech and easy to use user interfaces.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 July 2025
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The spa pairs the area’s historic healing legacy with a hyper-modern approach, elevated by luxurious Italian design and warm hospitality.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Investing in your body care routine can transform your daily regimen into a luxurious ritual, especially with the skin-baring summer months ahead.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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But if oil prices remain middling, even friendly policies might not compel companies to significantly ramp up drilling.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Traditional training often splits hard and soft skills into separate categories.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Queen Camilla styled an Anna Valentine emerald green midi dress with three-quarter-length sleeves, a rounded neckline and slightly flared skirt with soft pleats.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Joined by four extremely sensual dancers, Starr powered through her hits, fully choreographed and vocally impressive.—
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4 July 2025
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To preserve two years worth of wartime love letters that are frisky, sensual, imaginative and, above all, honest.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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There are a number of prominent changes to charitable tax deduction rules, but the bigger story is how OBBBA overall will change charitable planning for some taxpayers.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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