indulgence

noun

in-ˈdəl-jən(t)s How to pronounce indulgence (audio)
Definition of indulgencenext
1
as in kindness
an act of kind assistance as an only child, she was used to getting every kind of indulgence from her doting parents

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2
as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary bubble baths were her one indulgence

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Recent Examples of indulgence Adding this biotin supplement to cart will also put you just a dollar away from iHerb’s free shipping threshold, as all orders over $25 qualify for this indulgence. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Written and rendered by dudes who longed for unlimited success, these are songs about cheating and being cheated on and trying but failing to be content, or love as lived amid capitalist indulgence. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026 The Thousand Oaks market, Erewhon’s 15th, features store-specific merchandise and an exclusive Amidst The Oaks smoothie, with proceeds supporting Manna Conejo Food Bank, underscoring the chain’s mix of indulgence and local philanthropy. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Chains are using the same flexible format to serve different tastes and occasions, from energy to indulgence. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indulgence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgence
  1. kindness
  2. luxury
  3. privilege
  4. amenity
  5. service
  6. grace
  7. courtesy
  8. mercy
Noun
  • Lee, meanwhile, is magnificent in a role requiring similar kindness, only laced with loneliness and loss.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Amagda Pérez Amagda Pérez advocates for immigrants and farmworkers with kindness, respect and determination.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • Private Blend, in luxury, generates about 60 percent of the brand’s turnover, with Signature, in prestige, making the remaining 40 percent.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The standard issue concierge, luxury transfers and same day dry cleaning are on offer, but there are no gym or wellness facilities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • Don’t Give Agents Their Own Set Of Rules Most companies already have policies governing production access, sensitive data, financial systems, administrative privileges and other consequential actions.
    — Shashwat Sehgal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Even so, money and privilege cannot guarantee that these elites will stay loyal.
    — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of privilege
Noun
  • Passengers will enjoy the amenities and seamless nature of private jet travel at a fraction of the cost.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the spaces had views of the nearby music stages, others had different amenities — including a vintage Atari video game machine.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • Van Wissen and Lupker hope to expand the service to such fashionable cities as London, New York, Milan and Los Angeles, and are eyeing emerging destinations like Turkey and Morocco, too.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The service Despite its intimate size, the service at Hotel 28 Myeongdong is thoroughly warm and attentive.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of service
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  • My favorite films in the fest so far can all be read as warm-hearted odes to human intimacy, intelligence, and grace.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Its cheetahs in motion, brought to life by Scalamandré, a high-end, heritage textile label, are the definition of grace — being all the more unmissable in context of that invirogating orange backdrop.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of grace
Noun
  • Offered with a six-month complimentary trial, the membership paves the way for future savings — courtesy of its cash-back bonuses on eligible buys.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Then about five years ago, Bob discovered his next obsession — courtesy of the Rolling Stones.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of courtesy
Noun
  • Flynn's parents were among several relatives who wrote to Pratt asking for mercy ahead of sentencing.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Such mercy wouldn’t apply if Adolf Hitler’s brutal Gestapo got hold of them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of mercy

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