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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
The popular indulgence features tea, scones, finger sandwiches and pastries in a lovely setting.
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Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
After a day of indulgence, the pampered pair retreat to their beds for yet another nap.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Here’s some seasonal indulgences that are available right this minute but may be gone again soon.
—John Graham, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Consider this our first indulgence of the holiday week.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
After a day of indulgence, the pampered pair retreat to their beds for yet another nap.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Here’s some seasonal indulgences that are available right this minute but may be gone again soon.
—John Graham, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Consider this our first indulgence of the holiday week.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
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There’s no substitute for hard work, resilience, kindness, standing up for and with folks in their weaker moments and knowing when to take it on the chin and when to give it.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, staying connected with those who refuse to change (perhaps out of trauma bonding, fear or even just kindness) can keep you stuck in the cycle of dysfunction.Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In 2015 the retailer developed its own sheep-to-shelf concept by partnering with Tasmania’s carbon positive Kingston merino farm and VBC on the development of fabrics for a range of luxury single-source merino wool suits, tuxedos, blazers and ties called M.J. Bale Kingston made from 16 micron wool.Patty Huntington, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, that would mean Champagne, the world’s sparkling wine par excellence, synonymous with celebration, luxury, extravagance, etc. Champagne, both the wine and the region, has had few rivals in style and grandeur for generations.Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Early backers will also enjoy the privilege of beta testing, gaining access to The Drop and its features before the general public release.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Or will the numbers speak a different message of power and privilege?Doug Melville, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The first chunk of that plan debuted this winter with the new East Village base: home to several new restaurants, shopping, other skier amenities (like a ski school and rentals shop), as well as this glittering Grand Hyatt.Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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The English-style home was decked out in luxe amenities like a living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, an eight-seat movie theater with its own candy bar, and a saltwater swimming pool with a waterslide.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Grand Rapids area saw 2.7 inches of new snow on Christmas Day in 2022, the weather service said.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Regulatory Complexity Global digital escrow services must navigate diverse anti-money laundering and know-your-customer requirements, which can vary significantly across jurisdictions.Parvez Siddiqui, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Holguín Caro and Andy Sierra’s script tries to shuttle between these various subplots with grace.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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Even if the tension can’t sustain itself for the entire film, the performances hold Heretic together, with Grant masterfully weaponizing his fumbling charm and East finding grace in a character balancing her unwavering faith with her survival instinct.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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In fact, some of the funniest Scranton branch shenanigans come courtesy of the Party Planning Committee and itsDunder Mifflin Christmas party.Aurelie Corinthios, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Penn State added another touchdown, again courtesy of a pick-six.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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This puts students at the mercy of college administrators, with no recourse to get a full refund or time to enroll at another undergraduate program.Paul Weinstein Jr., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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His mother, Connie Underwood, tearfully asked the board to grant her son mercy.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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