1
as in services
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 amenities
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
bubble baths were her one indulgence
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Recent Examples of indulgences
Traversing the Holy Door is one way that the faithful can obtain indulgences, or forgiveness for sins during a Jubilee, a once-every-quarter-century tradition that dates from 1300.
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Silvia Stellacci and Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Martin Luther’s opposition to the church’s practice of selling indulgences inspired him to launch the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
For me, trying snacks is a blend of finding inspiration for my company, and also treasure hunting for those small moments of indulgences throughout the week.
—Lia Picard, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Favorite Day Classic Eggnog Favorite Day is a Target brand that focuses on desserts and indulgences like ice cream, cookies and of course, eggnog.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Old-world indulgences are part of the fun at Hotel Sacher and, of course, much of the fun in Vienna.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
The Spa has a full lineup of treatments and indulgences, while a fitness studio has plenty of Technogym equipment.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Passport by ForbesLife A first-class guide to luxury travel, drinking and dining, fashion—and life’s other indulgences.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Gen Z is also more likely to spend money on these treats, with 28% spending over $10 a week on small indulgences, compared to just 15% of older generations.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
Silvia Stellacci and Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Martin Luther’s opposition to the church’s practice of selling indulgences inspired him to launch the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
For me, trying snacks is a blend of finding inspiration for my company, and also treasure hunting for those small moments of indulgences throughout the week.
—Lia Picard, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Favorite Day Classic Eggnog Favorite Day is a Target brand that focuses on desserts and indulgences like ice cream, cookies and of course, eggnog.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Old-world indulgences are part of the fun at Hotel Sacher and, of course, much of the fun in Vienna.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
The Spa has a full lineup of treatments and indulgences, while a fitness studio has plenty of Technogym equipment.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Passport by ForbesLife A first-class guide to luxury travel, drinking and dining, fashion—and life’s other indulgences.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Gen Z is also more likely to spend money on these treats, with 28% spending over $10 a week on small indulgences, compared to just 15% of older generations.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Indulgences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgences. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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