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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
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
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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
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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
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Luxury 2-story Tiny Home Living off the grid has never looked so luxurious.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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Jean, 36, began experimenting with these sensual voiceovers in 2023.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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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
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Only his charitable contributions were signed and dated, said Lanham, his business partner.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 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.—
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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