indulgence

He initially limited his indulgence to special occasions, like a birthday, but that was too infrequent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

His only indulgence was a collection of about 10 inexpensive wristwatches, bought from roadside shops on trips between Sikar and home.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

Maybe every time you pay off $8,000, you can treat yourself to whatever indulgence you prefer.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

The music in “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” toes the line between indulgence and realism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

“I rather hope to satisfy you both,” said Emma, “for I shall do all in my power to make them happy, which will be enough for Isabella; and happiness must preclude false indulgence and physic.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

Summer is often about indulgences that please us because they ask little in return.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

I love skincare, that’s one of my little indulgences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026

This is the time of year when the thrill of post-holiday spending gives way to the quiet guilt of all those little indulgences.

From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026

The focus on speed and convenience is particularly appealing at a time when consumers want small, affordable indulgences.

From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025

She was supposed to be an adult, when childish indulgences were supposed to be set aside, not dived into headfirst.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

Rosaries and other indulgenced articles do not lose their indulgences, when they are loaned or given away, for the indulgence is not personal but attached to the article itself.

From Baltimore Catechism, No. 3 by Anonymous