indulgence
Example Sentences
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The company hopes to capture higher-margin sales and appeal to younger consumers, who are gravitating toward customized, colorful drinks as an affordable indulgence.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Each bite should feel balanced rather than heavy — structured indulgence instead of excess for its own sake.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Manguillier raced to passenger drop-off and delivered the ring to Leonard, who had secured a jump-the-line indulgence from sympathetic airport security agents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
However, the evidence suggests it may be wiser to treat it as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily staple.
From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026
It was the only real indulgence we allowed ourselves in missing having a mother.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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