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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
Adjective
  • That happens sometimes – two people grow apart, and a quality that once was easy to overlook becomes an inflection point.
    Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
  • None of this is easy to watch for audiences who love animals, even if these unicorns are dark and fairly menacing in their appearance — not to mention perfectly capable of defending themselves.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Luxury 2-story Tiny Home Living off the grid has never looked so luxurious.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • There is a legacy out there of bad harvests and tough winters that by some alchemy brings out the best in people, reminds them to be friendly and kind, and put others first.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The doorman is very friendly and asks if there’s a party going on.
    Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • It’s constructed from a soft and flexible silicone material that feels comfortable on (unlike some of the rock-hard plastic options out there).
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Color choices include dun, icy blue, gray, Pacific blue, soft rose, and white.
    Terri Williams, Forbes, 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 16 Mar. 2025.

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