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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
Unforgettable, stop-you-in-your-tracks delicious — indulgent and deeply satisfying.
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Make a more indulgent version by stirring cooked, crumbled bacon into the cheese mixture.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
There are few pleasures more indulgent than relaxing in a wooden tub while snacking on room service otoro sushi.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Follow Hochman for continued coverage on what's delicious, refreshing, inspiring, indulgent and entertaining in California and way beyond.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Make a more indulgent version by stirring cooked, crumbled bacon into the cheese mixture.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
There are few pleasures more indulgent than relaxing in a wooden tub while snacking on room service otoro sushi.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
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However, some will still find this airport to be easier, given the unmatched flight availability to and from Cancún.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Designing two spaces to enjoy for years would have been much easier if the Ezra collection had existed from the Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images The cabin will be preset to be at the customer's ideal temperature ahead of their meeting and the concierge will help connect phones to the vehicle to run Apple CarPlay. Dropping off the vehicle is designed to be as easy and luxurious as pickup.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Despite being booked and busy during her visit in Turkey, Lopez will get to enjoy the Regnum Carya’s most luxurious and relaxing accommodation, the Crown Villa, the property tells PEOPLE.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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But if oil prices remain middling, even friendly policies might not compel companies to significantly ramp up drilling.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Expected soft opening: August 2025 Details: 1325 Grand Ave., Suite 6, Phoenix.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The creamy, dual-action formula works to unclog keratin plugs without irritation, leaving areas such as the backs of the arms and thighs feeling noticeably softer.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 July 2025
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For Summer 2025, Gomez is going for this flirty, sensual ’90s style—with some more contemporary modifications.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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The look featured a high slit, which once again added a sensual touch.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
17 July 2025
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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.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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There are strategies to optimize your RMDs, including taking your RMD as a qualified charitable distribution, which would reduce taxable income.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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