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as in immoderation
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as in wastefulness
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Recent Examples of overindulgence
Thanksgiving without overindulgence might seem a bit alien to people.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
In theory, Sure Shot allows users to feel better faster and continue their night without the usual effects of overindulgence.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The band writes anthems for those who can barely stand up, whether that’s due to overindulgence or deep depression.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2024
Writings by Pliny the Elder and others testify to the medicinal use of black henbane seeds and leaves, but warn that an overindulgence will result in mind-altering effects.
—Rachel Nuwer, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
In theory, Sure Shot allows users to feel better faster and continue their night without the usual effects of overindulgence.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The band writes anthems for those who can barely stand up, whether that’s due to overindulgence or deep depression.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2024
Writings by Pliny the Elder and others testify to the medicinal use of black henbane seeds and leaves, but warn that an overindulgence will result in mind-altering effects.
—Rachel Nuwer, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overindulgence
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Over a career that made headlines for landmark victories such as a six-figure judgment, later reversed, against LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, Yagman also became notorious for intemperance, most pointedly evidenced by his brutal characterization of a federal judge.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2021
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In a situation that forbids explicit expressions of intemperance or protest, mischief is the perfect solution.New York Times, New York Times, 7 June 2022
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Post-match, head coach Julen Lopetegui lamented West Ham’s profligacy.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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For decades, the leaders of both parties had tolerated mind-boggling levels of corruption, waste, and administrative bloat, enabling a culture of profligacy that subsidized the federal bureaucracy and crony capitalists at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers.Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Two goals on the opening day at West Ham United were merely the aperitif for the goalscoring gluttony that followed.The Athletic UK Football Writers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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The seven deadly sins—pride, greed, envy, lust, gluttony, wrath and sloth—are ancient concepts that permeate our modern life.Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The beast is in ourselves, and, as Bonello posits, the realization of our desires also involves their dissipation.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Overextension inevitably leads to frustration and the dissipation of limited resources.Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2021
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The experience of that disaster and others has led to per-event deductibles (or excess) rising from 100 million euros to 400 million euros today.Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2025
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The same things happened during the early days of the Macri administration, where the excesses of the Kirchner era were quickly investigated, and several high profile officials including former vice president Amado Boudou and Julio De Vido, Public Works Secretary, were arrested in demeaning ways.Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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So many promising attacks and dangerous free kicks are sacrificed at the altar of self-indulgence.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
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For the first time, there’s self-indulgence, tenderness.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 21 Sep. 2024
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Among the fun facts about the Garden City, as Augusta is known because of its profusion of private gardens and dazzling spring flowers, is that it was named after Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg and wife of Frederick, Prince of Wales, a title now held by Prince William.Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
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The former New York real estate developer has put his name on a profusion of products in recent years, including sneakers, Bibles, books and watches.Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Overindulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulgence. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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