indulgences

noun

plural of indulgence
1
as in services
an act of kind assistance as an only child, she was used to getting every kind of indulgence from her doting parents

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2
as in amenities
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary bubble baths were her one indulgence

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Recent Examples of indulgences Summer is a great time to revisit juicy, fresh, or sweet gourmands, but as the weather cools down, we’re reminded of more nuanced indulgences. — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026 In this view, regulation, safety testing, liability, and labor protections are all indulgences that a superpower can no longer afford. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Wellness elements are also included in the itineraries, adding balance to the indulgences through activities like spa treatments and movement sessions. — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The post-pandemic YOLO spending binges have given way to micro-indulgences. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 With an abundance of genre-crossing indulgences that are scary, surreal, and sometimes silly, the Paramount+ hit is operating at full warp speed in this penultimate outing, the debut episode of which just premiered on July 23, 2026. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 July 2026 Small daily habits often have a bigger impact on blood sugar control than occasional indulgences. — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 Most of us can remember when little indulgences didn’t require much thought. — Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 July 2026 Chocolate is one of Americans' favorite indulgences, with consumers spending billions of dollars on it every year. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgences
  1. services
  2. amenities
  3. privileges
  4. luxuries
  5. graces
  6. courtesies
  7. mercies
Noun
  • At the same time, a crisis in family-care services has forced many women to pull back from their careers.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The ferry involved, a catamaran, was one of several shuttle sea services that link North Cyprus with Turkey daily.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of services
Noun
  • Are there any amenities available, or is this more of a DIY experience?
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The open space would include a dog park and possibly a playground and other recreational amenities, Floyd said.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of amenities
Noun
  • The privileges of Jover’s life appear entirely superficial, even a bit alien, when contrasted with her granddaughter’s narrative thread.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The school’s loss of voting privileges on conference business matters.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of privileges
Noun
  • In November 2025, the sibling owners decided to close the hotel and embark on a significant five-star transformation, adding contemporary luxuries and cutting-edge technology.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Placing emphasis on affordable luxuries, such as matcha lattes, lip gloss, or birthday cake, is a way for Jenner to remain relatable to her audience, who are far more likely to be victims of the effects of economic uncertainty.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxuries
Noun
  • The region’s attitudes toward hospitality are a natural outgrowth of these broader social graces.
    — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Fame has this way of making other people want to be in your good graces.
    — Merve Emre, The New York Review of Books, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of graces
Noun
  • Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.
    — Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of courtesies
Noun
  • Then His unveiled, sweet mercies show Life’s burdens light.
    — Douglas Sytsma, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
Definition of mercies

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