self-indulgence

Example Sentences

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Scott Pelley’s hysterical self-indulgence illustrates what’s gone wrong with the American news media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"It's at the very least unfortunate timing and shows a certain amount of self-indulgence."

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

The level of artistic self-indulgence on display is impressive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2024

I sit at the espresso counter and have a cappuccino, to deal with the inertia that’s come over me at the sight of so much sugar-coated self-indulgence.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood