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
Made with layers of vanilla soft serve, red velvet cake pieces, cream cheese icing, and the Red Velvet Cake Blizzard Treat on top, this frozen indulgence will have dessert covered this holiday.
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Sydney Wingfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
From Excess to Influence: The Swag Bag’s Evolution In 2024, Oscar nominees were gifted an array of experiences and indulgences designed to leave a lasting impression.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The key is a balance of indulgence and lightness—offering just enough decadence without leaving guests too full for the rest of the day.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
In the 1600s, chocolate-drinking houses sprang up in England and its American colonies as places for political discussion and indulgence.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2025
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Sydney Wingfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
From Excess to Influence: The Swag Bag’s Evolution In 2024, Oscar nominees were gifted an array of experiences and indulgences designed to leave a lasting impression.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The key is a balance of indulgence and lightness—offering just enough decadence without leaving guests too full for the rest of the day.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
In the 1600s, chocolate-drinking houses sprang up in England and its American colonies as places for political discussion and indulgence.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
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Beyond baseball, Art was known for his kindness, humor, and deep appreciation for the people around him.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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And for Katelyn, the internet's kindness has arrived exactly at the right time.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Even by reducing their tax payments with deferrals, the Dodgers will still pay a league-leading $142 million in luxury taxes in 2025, according to Spotrac.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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While smaller, cheaper properties were rushing toward showers-only loos, luxury hotels splashed out on trophy bathrooms with deluxe showers and shapely, free-standing tubs in one space.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Residency and Citizenship: The investment provides green card privileges and a pathway to U.S. citizenship.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Metra denied a Tribune public records request for copies of the report, citing attorney-client privilege and noting the documents include preliminary recommendations that include legal opinions and analysis, which can be withheld.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Midsize cities like Tulsa, with metropolitan statistical area populations between 1 and 3 million people, already have the foundation to support a tech ecosystem: population density, cultural amenities, as well as a relatively low cost of living that can de-risk entrepreneurship.—
Nicholas Lalla,
WIRED,
4 Mar. 2025
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One of the few amenities as a parent of two children is the joy of taking them to the beach.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Without action, more communities will continue to lose access to essential health care services.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a cost effective service that should survive.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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From his rise to YouTube fame to the family’s fall from grace and how he’s been picking up the pieces for himself and his children, here's everything to know about Kevin Franke's life today.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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In this moment, all sides should give one another a bit of grace, perhaps even the benefit of the doubt, and take a breath.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Towson trimmed the deficit to 49-42 with 13:04 remaining courtesy of an 8-2 burst.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025
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Jacob and Sophie’s teacher realizes there’s a problem, and puts together an impromptu lesson on basic courtesy in bathrooms.—
Sarah Hoffman and Ian Hoffman,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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There could be more of the same in the new month ahead, with bitcoin expected to be at the mercy of investors’ macro concerns despite its strong regulatory tailwinds.—
Tanaya Macheel,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cal Fire captain begged for mercy during slaying captured on video, officials say.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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