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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
Let go of the past and tone down indulgent behavior.
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Curry’s Jamaican heritage inspires a menu that feels both indulgent and approachable.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Commonly found at fall festivals or given out at Halloween celebrations, caramel apples offer a delightful balance of seasonal fruit and indulgent toppings.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
On the nose, inviting aromas of baked strawberry, plum and fig draw you in, accompanied by a palate of rich caramel, cinnamon, and cocoa for an indulgent experience worth savoring.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Curry’s Jamaican heritage inspires a menu that feels both indulgent and approachable.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Commonly found at fall festivals or given out at Halloween celebrations, caramel apples offer a delightful balance of seasonal fruit and indulgent toppings.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
On the nose, inviting aromas of baked strawberry, plum and fig draw you in, accompanied by a palate of rich caramel, cinnamon, and cocoa for an indulgent experience worth savoring.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
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Most of these tools aim to make life easier, more efficient, enjoyable, or fun.Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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But the Trump Administration could make life easier for Putin in the meantime by, say, cutting off U.S. military aid for Ukraine.Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
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Enter the Neiman Marcus Holiday Book, a classic guide to the most luxurious festive shopping imaginable.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The luxurious set it’s included in is essential for anyone who wants to ring in the holidays the JLo way.Jackie Fields, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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United-Guardian continues to focus on developing new products using natural and environmentally friendly raw materials to meet the demand for 'green' and sustainable products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to a reduction in overall volume for OEM customers and a general reduction in demand for orthopedic soft bracing products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Manu San Felix / National Geographic The Solomon Islands have the world’s second-highest coral diversity, with more than 490 species of hard and soft corals.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nader and Savchenko took the ballroom floor first, followed by Farber and Tran who showed off a sensual choreography.Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Baccarat Rouge 540 is a no-brainer, cozy yet sensual scent perfect for a night out.Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, are not deductible as charitable contributions on Schedule A.James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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As my colleague Rachel M. Cohen reported, acts of service for family, friends, and neighbors are typically not counted as volunteering, and opening your home to relatives or sending remittances to them is not counted as charitable giving.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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