1
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
Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.
—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Travel on local routes proliferated, and air travel was quickly transformed from a luxury for deep-pocket elites into a nearly everyday indulgence.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.
—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Travel on local routes proliferated, and air travel was quickly transformed from a luxury for deep-pocket elites into a nearly everyday indulgence.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
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If the several buildings the report says Taxpayer 1 was delinquent on taxes included, say, a bar or ramshackle eyesores, that will look like something other than Stewart extending kindness to a stranger.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Harding defines kindness as an act of generosity expecting nothing in return.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Whether despite this background or because of it, young Zac becomes preoccupied with the outward signs of extreme wealth, luxury cars especially, in a manner somewhat precocious but not entirely remarkable for a teenage boy.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Starting at $850, their cost is more in line with a luxury mattress than an affordable mattress-in-a-box.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Disney had, for decades, enjoyed special privileges with its Walt Disney World propertyWalt Disney World property.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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During their custody battle, Richards launched accusations against her ex-husband, asking the court to protect their children from Sheen and remove his overnight privileges.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hotel guests mingled with the crowd, granted full access to the hotel’s amenities, including its boutiques and restaurants.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Families can also borrow toys to bring home, and return to enjoy snacks and amenities.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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On most professional shoots a phone camera would be supplemented with lenses, stabilizers, and ancillary gear—or, in the case of Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later (2025), up to twenty iPhones could be marshaled into service at once.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over time, the family ultimately finds a path to some grace and even happiness.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The real bureaucratic realities of running a government are different than those of campaigning, and everyone is entitled to some grace on that.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Photograph courtesy Larysa Khodymchuk Nataliia had made many visits to Chernobyl over the years.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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JetBlue said customers with disabilities will still be invited to pre-board, while active military members and those traveling with car seats or strollers will be offered courtesy boarding.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sturm then gave Swayman the mercy pull, which frankly could have happened after the disastrous first.—
Stephen Conroy,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Leading only 3-0 after 3, the Owls brought up 16 batters to the plate and scored 11 runs, 8 with 2 outs, in the bottom fourth to activate the mercy rule.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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