INDULGENCES Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

indulgences

noun

plural of indulgence

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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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 Much like the equally delicious pumpkin spice or pecan crunch latte nails, this cozy take on the trend brings together rich autumnal hues, creamy neutrals, and playful details that capture the essence of fall’s favorite indulgences. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026 That mindset reflects a growing interest in experiential dining, affordable indulgences and making time for yourself. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 Set to make six coast-to-coast broadcast appearances over the first seven weeks of the 2026-27 campaign, Dallas is already rewarding the league and its media partners for their indulgences. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Solo dining is climbing, and small indulgences keep earning space in budgets even when the big-ticket splurges get cut. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026 How budgeting for little treats actually works Circana research found that some consumers maintain a dedicated budget line for small indulgences. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a financial therapist and host of the Mind Money Balance podcast, explained that such indulgences can offer a predictable moment of control when so much else feels uncertain. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 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

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Noun

The data breach involved Educational Testing Service or ETS, which provides extensive services to California.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Furthermore, using opioid abatement funds, the county has expanded youth and family support services, co-responder units and other harm-reduction services.

— Joshua Barocas, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of services

Noun

After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
People continue using the hallways, parking areas, and amenities, while employees continue cleaning and making repairs.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of amenities

Noun

This is important to me, because as much as these tech companies claim to be upending everything with AI and claiming extraordinarily special privileges as a result, there is still legal gravity constraining them.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Maybe someone with the right privileges could perform a factory reset or another destructive action, for example.

— David Bennett, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of privileges

Noun

With The Keepers, Black Tomato co-founder Tom Marchant predicts that in a world where nearly anything can be looked up or generated in seconds, human knowledge and connection are the ultimate luxuries.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
Wallace plays Mia, a spoiled heiress who is sent by her grandfather to Palermo, Sicily, without money or her customary luxuries, to work as a real estate agent in the family business.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxuries

Noun

The decision is a rebuke of the defense secretary, who has remained in the president’s good graces through numerous controversies.

— Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2026
While Bell has navigated the situation with grace and issued an immediate public apology for his teenage posts, getting back into the Blazers' good graces remains a steep battle.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 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

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