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noun

Definition of comfortnext
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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words

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as in luxury
something that adds to one's ease of living a family campground with all the comforts of home

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as in ease
reduction of or freedom from pain a life of comfort

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as in amenity
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary a hotel room featuring an array of domestic comforts

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comfort

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verb

ˈkəm(p)-fərt How to pronounce comfort (audio)
as in to assure
to ease the grief or distress of the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado

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Recent Examples of comfort
Noun
The station's speed in orbit seemed a little too fast for comfort. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 26 July 2026 Available in a variety of vibrant, eye-catching tropical prints, this resort-ready wrap dress makes a statement without sacrificing comfort. — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Verb
PsiQuantum is part of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, which started as a way to evaluate the legitimacy of quantum startups and could give investors comfort that the company is not headed down a blind alley. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 22 July 2026 The two had just been out and seen an upset young kid who was crying and the mother who was trying to comfort her child. — Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for comfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
  1. relief
  2. luxury
  3. amenity
  4. assure
  5. consolation
  6. convenience
  7. indulgence
  8. reassure
Noun
  • Born and raised in Liberty City, Gunder has worked to aid Black communities with housing, provide hurricane relief, and assist low-income communities.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Cameron pitched seven scoreless innings in relief while allowing two hits, three walks and recording eight strikeouts.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of relief
Noun
  • Rather than rushing from port to port, Explora Journeys was designed around the idea that luxury is measured by space, time, and thoughtful experiences.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • But the Thunder, who remain $14 million above the luxury-tax line, did not trade Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe because the second-apron roster-building restrictions scared them.
    — Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • Other amenities at this state park include picnic areas and a hiking trail.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Three entry points Visitors have three choices to enter the Okefenokee — the east, west and north entrances, each with its own public amenities and natural qualities.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of amenity
Verb
  • Northwood Ravin held a mandatory community meeting during the rezoning process where the developer assured residents their streets would suffer no impacts, according to Sylvia Bittle-Patton, the leader of the Cherry Community Organization.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Middleton emphasized the personal impact of such decisions, while also assuring that Thomson retains a place within the organization.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of assure
Noun
  • The meager platoon was a consolation from Lord Borros, who claims to be too busy repelling the Dornish to come to his queen’s aid.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • The combativity award for his efforts on Saturday will be scant consolation.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of consolation
Noun
  • The companies with the fastest time-to-offer are often the same ones with the highest early attrition, because speed optimized for the employer's convenience and speed optimized for finding the right person are not the same objective.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • For Johannes, stories like this highlight why access to electricity matters far beyond convenience.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of convenience
Noun
  • 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
Definition of indulgence
Verb
  • But the adrenaline and the thought of being there, surrounded by the industry’s top professionals, reassured us and kept that weight from getting to us.
    — Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 25 July 2026
  • Romero is expected to leave Spurs during this window, and his performances in America will have reassured interested clubs.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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