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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
Fast food should be at most an occasional indulgence.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Fat Tuesday is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
The theses reflected Luther’s belief that the pope and the Catholic Church were preying on the poor by selling them indulgences, taking their money for a false promise that their sins would be forgiven.
—Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
The one indulgence he’s permitted are phone calls, in 20-minute increments, every few days.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Fat Tuesday is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
The theses reflected Luther’s belief that the pope and the Catholic Church were preying on the poor by selling them indulgences, taking their money for a false promise that their sins would be forgiven.
—Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
The one indulgence he’s permitted are phone calls, in 20-minute increments, every few days.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
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Those include bullying, friendship, school, kindness/empathy, self-worth/confidence, and mental health/well-being.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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The capital city of the world’s happiest country exemplifies what makes Finland such an ideal spot for happiness—not just focusing on health or wealth alone, Helsinki places emphasis on things like community, kindness, trust in society, and easy access to nature and green spaces.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Conversations are continuing about the next phase, a $500 million plan to bring a luxury hotel and office space.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2025
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The luxury cruise liner, operated by Cunard, was sailing through the Sulu-Celebes Sea during en route from Darwin in Australia, to the Philippine capital, Manila.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Public-private partnerships can bolster this effort by funding and implementing robust digital infrastructure, preventing advances in AI and computing from becoming the exclusive privilege of wealthier communities.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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For the President, Vice President, and members of Congress, their election alone affords them major security clearance privileges, rather than vetting.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hyatt Regency Hua Hin offers a similar level of luxury and amenities, including a range of beachfront pools and the award-winning The BARAI spa.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The small mountain town of Tryon ranks among the nation’s top places for recreational activities, affordable prices and other amenities that may appeal to older adults, according to results published Tuesday, March 11.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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In 2022, Ferdinand was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honors list for his services to soccer and charity.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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Brian Eno released his surprise new album, Aurum, Thursday exclusively on Apple Music, with the LP making use of the service’s spatial-audio technology.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Her professionalism, grace and legal acumen set the standard.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Three elegant fireplaces — including one in the primary bedroom — give the home warmth, grace and ambiance.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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The 19-lap sprint race at the Shanghai International Circuit saw teams suffer from tire wear towards the final stages of the race, courtesy of the fresh asphalt that has enhanced grip levels.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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This morning’s must reads (Los Angeles Times photo illustration; Photos courtesy of Google Maps) They were banned from assisted living.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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My waking hours were at the mercy of the memoir, a moving account of the loss of her first child, Simone.—
Meg Zukin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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Cryptocurrency The crypto market remains at the mercy of overall market sentiment, swinging along with stocks on Trump's tariff whims However, business intelligence company Stratagy remains a buyer.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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