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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
In other scenes, though, Karl becomes cuddly goofball Jake Johnson, and the delight of watching Johnson’s fun himbo patter is undercut by a nagging sense that those scenes are pure indulgence that have nothing to do with this character.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 May 2026
It’s known as a sweet indulgence in summertime, and is a low-calorie snack ripe with nutritious value, including vitamins A and C, potassium, fiber and other plant nutrients and antioxidants.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Like air travel, fast fashion, and so many indulgences of our era, drinking invites us to consider a gruelling litany of downsides and then decide whether the trade-offs are worth it.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering crave-able flavors without compromise.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 May 2026
It’s known as a sweet indulgence in summertime, and is a low-calorie snack ripe with nutritious value, including vitamins A and C, potassium, fiber and other plant nutrients and antioxidants.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Like air travel, fast fashion, and so many indulgences of our era, drinking invites us to consider a gruelling litany of downsides and then decide whether the trade-offs are worth it.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering crave-able flavors without compromise.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
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Small, concrete acts of kindness can mean more to a grieving person than words alone and eliminates the burden of having to ask for help.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Her neighbors’ kindness helped her through her grief.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The analyst said shareholders should be impressed, noting that demand remains robust, especially in luxury homes.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Translating Ichiyō’s works in Troubled Waters has been both a privilege and a passion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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To my colleagues, who became family – working beside you has been the privilege of a lifetime.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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The spa With 11 treatment rooms, including a couples’ area, and men’s and women’s relaxation areas with hydrotherapy areas, the spa is a substantial amenity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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On homelessness, Steyer wants to expand interim housing options and homeless services.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Wire services contributed to this report.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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And to keep in the retailer’s good graces, national suppliers have reformulated their cereals and other products.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The cowboy hats, the team’s rally caps courtesy of assistant coach Carlie Chaulsett-Utley, emerged in league.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Musk owns around 42% of the total equity, but Musk exerts 85% control courtesy of his overwhelming ownership of the B’s.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The economy has been devastated, and many feel trapped between a government with no mercy and a future with no clear path forward.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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