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
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
This was largely thanks to La Liga's efforts to ensure those actions do not remain unpunished within a judicial culture that long treated football's "industrial" language and "banter" with indulgence.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
Archie allowed himself the indulgence of a quiet, confident laugh, but closed his fists to hide his moist palms.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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