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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
Butter gives off indulgent, comforting and inviting feelings through its modern and energizing yellow that invites makers to savor the moment.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
The book contains a rundown of her now-viral morning routine, which is indulgent to say the least.
—Allie Merriam, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
Of course, guests can choose more indulgent items such as its cheesy BBQ sandwich, super parm, and cordon bleu, which are higher in calories.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
It’s given me a focus and has been a somewhat indulgent but incredibly enjoyable way to throw myself into music.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
The book contains a rundown of her now-viral morning routine, which is indulgent to say the least.
—Allie Merriam, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
Of course, guests can choose more indulgent items such as its cheesy BBQ sandwich, super parm, and cordon bleu, which are higher in calories.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
It’s given me a focus and has been a somewhat indulgent but incredibly enjoyable way to throw myself into music.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
Adjective
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Despite its early successes, Robert knows the road to widespread adoption won’t be easy.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Something that won’t be easy without any attacking players.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The tour included a visit to Lanvin’s Vic Room, an archival space that hosts some of the maison’s most iconic creations, including the whimsical Python Cat Bag, a piece that exemplifies Lanvin’s playful yet luxurious aesthetic.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Nakasendō at its full extent stretched 330 miles and would have taken the average traveler two or three weeks of intense legwork; our three days of walking would be easier, and much more luxurious, with our bags transported separately by car.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The island is also home to a wide selection of family friendly all-inclusive resorts, including the luxury all-inclusive Barceló Aruba.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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But even that, an idea borrowed from other states, the federal government and even the city of Chicago, failed to get traction, another example of lawmakers and friendly lobbyists showing little appetite for changing how Springfield does business.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Others are naked and seemingly unaware of the viewer, cigarettes in hand and gazes soft.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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As for the future, Leopold suggests that soft skills will play a major role.—
Ryan Johnston,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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That’s because the singer’s soft, sensual vocals and sense of spacing maintain a strident sense of passion and grace, only to end this breathless encounter on a major chord and a hastened beat.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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From her breakout album Control to the socially conscious Rhythm Nation 1814 and the sensual evolution of The Velvet Rope, Jackson’s career has been a masterclass in reinvention.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And, who knows, one of those bricks might lay the foundation for more charitable actions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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These might include harvesting and offsetting gains and losses, charitable gifts to offset gain, charitable remainder trusts to defer the taxable gain on diversification, exchange funds, and so forth.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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