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indulgent

[in-duhl-juhnt] / ɪnˈdʌl dʒənt /


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The bread itself naturally softens and rounds everything out, so you don’t need an alarming amount to make it feel indulgent.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Though the film runs nearly 2 1/2 hours, it’s too full of fascination and involving, freely interwoven human drama to ever feel indulgent.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

And if I’m feeling a little indulgent, eggs Benedict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

At nearly four hours, the sequel is bigger, louder and more indulgent than the original.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The decision feels indulgent, as it is not particularly late, or cold, or raining, and he is in no great rush to be home.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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