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Recent Examples of indulgent Etymological deep dives show that U.K. tabloids began using the term in the 2000s to report on the extravagant, indulgent, party-girl antics of the wives and girlfriends of World Cup players, including David Beckham’s pop-music star wife, Victoria. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025 Tom Sandoval’s arrival at The Traitors castle felt like when Sean Spicer popped up on Dancing With the Stars: distasteful, unnecessary, indulgent. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025 Costco shoppers everywhere are thoroughly enjoying this indulgent hack. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025 Though Park makes of Finn a charming, ex-hippie mountain man, indulgent of Jesse’s quest because he’s found solace in the redwoods from a tragedy of his own, Becca, having perhaps too conveniently also faced tragedy, counters with a passion for protocol. Jesse Green, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indulgent
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Adjective
  • This is easy to achieve with smart lighting, smart bulbs, and even some smart alarm clocks—such as the Hatch Restore 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), which is a sound machine and a sunrise alarm all rolled into one.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
  • That transition isn’t easy, and Lee understands there are notable differences in play at this level, particularly the speed of the game.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Luxury 2-story Tiny Home Living off the grid has never looked so luxurious.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Discovering the Riviera Maya With its diverse attractions and luxurious resorts, the Riviera Maya remains one of the top destinations for families and wellness travelers.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • The 20-year-old was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago national team in December for a friendly against Saudi Arabia.
    Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Celebrated annually during the National Cherry Blossom Festival—which honors the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo's Mayor Yukio Ozaki to DC in 1912—these stunning blossoms cloak the city’s iconic landmarks in soft pastel pink and white hues.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
  • If you’re torn between medium-firm and soft, the warranty is 10 years, and the return period is 90 days, or 365 if the mattress is unused and unopened.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Jean, 36, began experimenting with these sensual voiceovers in 2023.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Free from the arc of awards season, the fashion world set their eyes squarely on Paris Fashion Week’s debuts: first, Haider Ackermann’s sensual take on Tom Ford, and now, to Burton at Givenchy.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Only his charitable contributions were signed and dated, said Lanham, his business partner.
    Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025

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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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