indulgence

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

Double sauce is not necessary, but I like a little indulgence underscoring the practicality of a packable meal.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

Maybe every time you pay off $8,000, you can treat yourself to whatever indulgence you prefer.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

“It’s pretentious indulgence and I’m making a condescending judgment that half the audience doesn’t have a clue about it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

All three of them call their mother Mummie, and speak of her with affection and indulgence, as if she’s a bright but willful child who has to be humored.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

That many are offered with highly Instagrammable toppings like fresh honeycomb has only added to their allure at a time when high inflation has led consumers to seek small indulgences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 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

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