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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
Packed with nourishing vitamin E and botanical oils, this balm transforms your foot care routine into an indulgent, spa-like ritual — reminiscent of a trip to the Allure editor-favorite NYC nail salon.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
See the spectacle, then warm up among the bodies and the flaming food stalls at San Miguel Market or make an indulgent pilgrimage to Chocolatería de San Ginés, which has been serving thick hot chocolate and crispy churros for 130 years.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
Rates include a massage every day for each participant, an indulgent luxury, as well as laundry, which is very unusual in this country.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Breakfast at the Naughty Fox in Avalon is an indulgent treat (build your own lobster frittata or have the french toast special) before your long day.
—Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
See the spectacle, then warm up among the bodies and the flaming food stalls at San Miguel Market or make an indulgent pilgrimage to Chocolatería de San Ginés, which has been serving thick hot chocolate and crispy churros for 130 years.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
Rates include a massage every day for each participant, an indulgent luxury, as well as laundry, which is very unusual in this country.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Breakfast at the Naughty Fox in Avalon is an indulgent treat (build your own lobster frittata or have the french toast special) before your long day.
—Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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But because pressured waterfowl aren’t easy to fool, hunters have been trying to perfect the art of decoy deception to swing the odds in their favor.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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To make this easier, appointments are not required.Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Vacations Will Focus On The Luxury Of Time Forget yachts and private jets; a truly luxurious holiday doesn’t have to be about splashing the cash.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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These high-quality ornaments will make your tree appear more luxurious and elegant.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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United-Guardian continues to focus on developing new products using natural and environmentally friendly raw materials to meet the demand for 'green' and sustainable products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Manu San Felix / National Geographic The Solomon Islands have the world’s second-highest coral diversity, with more than 490 species of hard and soft corals.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to a reduction in overall volume for OEM customers and a general reduction in demand for orthopedic soft bracing products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Last year's episode saw Ripa and Consuelos wear around 50 different Halloween costumes, including inspiration from Barbie, The White Lotus, Jersey Shore, The Golden Bachelor, and a sensual recreation of a scene from the classic movie Ghost featuring a shirtless Consuelos.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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At the first of three shows on Monday, the R&B singer transformed the fruit into a sensual accessory.Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Although his output slowed in later years, Jones, a lifelong activist and supporter of Martin Luther King Jr., continued to contribute to charitable causes and worked on the soundtrack to the 2024 film Lola.Darlene Aderoju, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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