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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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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
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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
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Sea Island, Georgia Southern charm and golfing excellence abound at Sea Island’s two luxurious sister resorts, The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island on the coast of Georgia.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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That day has come with the debut of this fine fragrance, which translates its signature warm, sweet and slightly spicy notes into a luxurious perfume.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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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
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The doorman is very friendly and asks if there’s a party going on.—
Devan Díaz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Color choices include dun, icy blue, gray, Pacific blue, soft rose, and white.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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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
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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 17 Mar. 2025.
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