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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
For a little extra indulgence, serve it in a bread bowl.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Consumers are increasingly willing to compromise on indulgence in exchange for healthier food with more natural ingredients.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Chic decor blends Four Seasons comfort with a distinct Savoyard charm, while luxurious marble bathrooms—complete with mountain views and Japanese-style automatic toilets—add an extra layer of indulgence.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Halloween is the start of a season filled with a lot of indulgence in sweet treats.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Consumers are increasingly willing to compromise on indulgence in exchange for healthier food with more natural ingredients.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Chic decor blends Four Seasons comfort with a distinct Savoyard charm, while luxurious marble bathrooms—complete with mountain views and Japanese-style automatic toilets—add an extra layer of indulgence.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Halloween is the start of a season filled with a lot of indulgence in sweet treats.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
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And not one but two acts of kindness that hide betrayals, proving that people are not to be trusted.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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At the end of the day, tipping is an act of kindness and appreciation, even if Italian servers may see € signs in their eyes when a table full of Americans arrives.Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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In the mayoral race, City Councilmember Martínez Beltrán challenged Turner, with the pair often publicly at odds on issues ranging from peace resolutions in the Israel-Gaza war to tax deals for a luxury hotel.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Italian luxury brand Ferrari reported third-quarter financial results Tuesday that disclosed revenue of €1.64 billion ($1.79 billion based on exchange rates), a 7% increase over the prior year.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meyers said doing his job, even under these circumstances, is a privilege.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Cameron Collins, who at 19 years old voted for the first time, also sees his vote as a privilege.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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The first-term member supports consistent city park maintenance and wants to look into state and federal funding for city infrastructure projects and other local amenities.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Beyond its slightly more than 6,000 square feet of living space, the expansive outdoor terrace is where key amenities tied to the incentive come into play, like an ice bath and a sauna.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the years following, apps for platonic relationships entered the fray: Bumble unveiled its friend-finding service as a standalone app in 2023 and Timeleft, another app to meet friends, hosted its first dinner among strangers that same year.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI tracked his posts on Telegram offering up his swatting services, as well as recordings of swatting calls.Michael Kosnar, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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That grace is a fitting conclusion to her season-long arc.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yet all the growing mounds of evidence and ever more refined expertise can’t make up for a stubborn disjunction separating design, courtesy, and compliance.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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Whatever was going on inside fell far short of the perks being offered outside, like cinnamon buns courtesy of trendy Buns From Home, lattes from Café Kitsuné and even monogrammed water bottles.Avani Thakkar, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Trump has insisted his tariffs would create jobs at home and emancipate the U.S. from being at the mercy of foreign manufacturing.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Athletes could now profit from their own brands, and the women were no longer merely at the mercy of the N.C.A.A.’s neglect.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Indulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgence. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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