indulgence
noun
the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
indulgences
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pluralof indulgence.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Although some college athletes have bought luxury cars or other indulgences, many are using their newfound wealth to make careful investments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
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
Rising to prominence with the aristocratic Hesketh Racing, Hunt's ability behind the wheel shone through his personal indulgences just enough for him to win his first and only title with McLaren.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2025
On small things I was thrifty enough; no expenditures on “carousing,” flashy clothes, or any of the other indulgences that are often smugly believed to undermine the budgets of the poor.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
