indulgent
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Warm, buttery and cinnamon-scented coconut bread from St. Kitts and Nevis made an indulgent dessert.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Ultimately, the risk is that prolonged war and indulgent external backing produce a state whose pathologies are dangerous in and of themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
At nearly four hours, the sequel is bigger, louder and more indulgent than the original.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
If you’re lucky, your table will overlook the famous fountain show — a spectacle that somehow makes an already indulgent steak dinner feel even more special.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
"Oh, Chester,” I said, with an indulgent smile, "I think your reading has gone to your head.”
From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe
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