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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
For a more indulgent meal, add the truck’s cheesy fries as a side.
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Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
These deep, sweet and spiced flavors create a robust and velvety Old Fashioned that offers a more indulgent experience.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The bar is then dipped in a crispy milk chocolate coating for an indulgent finish.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Others focus on indulgent journeys, exploring fun restaurants in between shopping.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
These deep, sweet and spiced flavors create a robust and velvety Old Fashioned that offers a more indulgent experience.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The bar is then dipped in a crispy milk chocolate coating for an indulgent finish.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Others focus on indulgent journeys, exploring fun restaurants in between shopping.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
Adjective
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But where this Star truly shined (that was too easy) was in giving a despondent Cedrek a pep talk after his disastrous challenge performance.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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An Editor’s Warby Parker Review Since my prescription has pretty much stayed the same since high school, ordering online with Warby Parker seemed like the easiest option for me.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Known to design beautiful, luxurious structures on a massive, grand scale--Nobu, W Hotels, Union Square Cafe, to name a few--Rockwell Group created a space for Metropolis that is undeniably a theatrical statement.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The trend among the elite to use self-care as a luxurious commodity rather than a conduit for genuine restoration turns self-care into a performance of power and a tool of exclusivity.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Rande, 62, matched his wife's and daughter's soft elegance by wearing a classic black tux with a white collared shirt and back tie.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, the critical importance of enhancing trust in the marketplace with consumers presents a compelling case for industry self-regulation, a type of soft law that lies between corporate compliance and formal government oversight.—
Eric Reicin,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bangs were not an overly popular style at the time, but the wisps that framed the face were usually worn wavy and curly as a nod to sensual softness of the Greek goddess Aphrodite.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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So are we supposed to read anything into the sensual, aquatic clip?—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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By structuring a sale through a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT), business owners can reduce taxes, generate a lifetime income stream and ultimately leave a charitable legacy—while also ensuring their heirs receive an equivalent inheritance through life insurance.—
Jamie Farmer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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