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Noun
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In simple terms, during times of economic duress, shoppers feel the need to spend their money on small luxuries like lipstick and perfume as a means of indulgence.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025 -
The lavish primary bathroom ensuites add to the sense of indulgence.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Over a career that made headlines for landmark victories such as a six-figure judgment, later reversed, against LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, Yagman also became notorious for intemperance, most pointedly evidenced by his brutal characterization of a federal judge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Oct. 2021
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In a situation that forbids explicit expressions of intemperance or protest, mischief is the perfect solution.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 June 2022
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Photographed memorably on Gisele Bündchen by Nick Knight, the collection became emblematic of early-aughts excess and the bold, if controversial, cultural mashups of John Galliano’s Dior reign.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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This excess leads to various plumbing and health problems, including mineral deposits on plumbing fixtures, restricted water flow through pipes, dry skin and hair, and prematurely faded clothing and other laundry items.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Permissiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissiveness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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