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indulgence

[in-duhl-juhns] / ɪnˈdʌl dʒəns /


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When it comes to your loved ones, paying for more information can feel less like an indulgence than a responsibility.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 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

Sipping a juice out of a carton -- his one indulgence for the game -- he came to the cafe after spending 20 hours without power at home.

From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026

Frequent indulgence is potentially addictive—and hazardous to your wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

For years in Chicago, our date nights had been a sacred part of every week, an indulgence we built into our lives and protected no matter what.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026

The growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, greater scrutiny of ingredients, and government policies around food assistance are all nudging consumers away from traditional indulgences.

From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026

The bigger screens start out as indulgences for gadget nerds, but by 2020, nearly everyone is upsizing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 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

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




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