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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
Everything from the metallic bottle that looks like a gold brick to the indulgent use of amber, incense, and black honey says luxury.
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Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Winter is brimming with an overabundance of snug spoiling, but nothing is quite as indulgent as an extremely soft sweater.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Go for a stylish and refined look all winter long with an indulgent cashmere sweater.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
For many of the readers who entered this year’s Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest, baking isn’t just a means of creating a sweet indulgent treat.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Winter is brimming with an overabundance of snug spoiling, but nothing is quite as indulgent as an extremely soft sweater.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Go for a stylish and refined look all winter long with an indulgent cashmere sweater.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
For many of the readers who entered this year’s Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest, baking isn’t just a means of creating a sweet indulgent treat.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
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Founders with degrees from prestigious universities often have an easier time securing funding for their big ideas, with strong alumni networks, bias toward top graduates, and access to university entrepreneurship programs each adding a rung to their ladder of success.William Mullane, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Based on his experience, simple neoprene cases, like this popular model from Amazon, are the easiest to screen.Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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There is also a Children’s Afternoon Tea available featuring treats like a luxurious cheesecake pot layered with sea salt caramel, sauce, praline, and Chantilly cream served in a chocolate pot, chocolate ganache éclairs, and rich banana bread.Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch shared snapshots of her luxurious holiday decor in her Instagram Story featuring Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, who were invited over to her house for dinner.Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the country’s new leaders will also have to look outward, balancing the tangled, sometimes contradictory interests of many foreign powers — some friendly, some hostile, some wary.Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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In a statement, City Manager Brian Saeki declined to comment on the litigation but described the promenade as the centerpiece of a decades-long effort to support local businesses and make the Uptown area more pedestrian friendly.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Chadwick says that over the last 10 years, football has acted as a glue: managing the country’s image and profile through soft power and diplomacy.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The bird thrives in alpine grasslands, feeding on tussock grass by stripping its leaves to reach the soft bases.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The scent is sensual, warm, and a sophisticated, unisex fragrance that feels timeless and mysterious.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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The result is an unfamiliar and deeply sensual aural clash of whistles, clicks, and consonants, each molded and metamorphosed by their enveloping fungal tissue.Mariana Fernández, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Finally, for your charitable regift to be effective, some special language in the paperwork is required.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Along with her entrepreneurial and charitable work, Crawford continues to front various modeling campaigns, adding to her growing legacy.Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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