1
as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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2
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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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
Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
My big comfort watch on the regular is documentaries.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Thyme and garlic round out the flavors of this soothing bowl, which will surely warm and comfort you on a chilly, drizzly day.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Based on the bestselling memoir from Helen Macdonald, H is for Hawk tells the emotional true story of a university professor who is stricken with grief, following the unexpected death of their father - ultimately finding comfort and a new purpose in life, by training a Goshawk bird of prey.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
My big comfort watch on the regular is documentaries.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Ginger Tea Ginger tea is a warm, comforting tea best known for its digestive health benefits.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Thyme and garlic round out the flavors of this soothing bowl, which will surely warm and comfort you on a chilly, drizzly day.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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The congressman says one of his top priorities is passing a new farm bill, which has been tied up in Congress and could provide some relief to local farmers struggling with declining profits.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Asian currency strength may give some relief to currencies such as the Philippine peso, Indian rupee and Indonesian rupiah that have been weakening.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hotels are taking sustainability seriously Seoul's luxury hotels are also taking a leadership role in the city's green transformation.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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As a fan of the 3rd-row luxury crossover SUV, Infiniti has always had an uphill battle with their sales figures given their pricing has been more expensive than their competitors while their interior and user experience has provided no real thrills.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Bathrooms feature granite or stone finishes, walk-in showers or bathtubs (often placed right under or the television), and RikRak bath amenities created by Kit Kemp herself.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Other amenities include social gathering areas and lounges, food and beverage services and a pickleball court and recreation area.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Like Byrne, his place on the best-actor Oscar line-up now looks assured.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Like Genesis on Duke, the members of King Crimson had upgraded their equipment for a new era, assuring that, not only could no one else play like them, few could even identify the instruments.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
11 Jan. 2026
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To make the Olympics that way, though, by the appointment of a committee, felt like a consolation to him.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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By contrast, Barry got a consolation for the hosts, his third goal of the season, after Beto had also taken advantage of a Jack Grealish cross to signal brief comeback hopes.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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This new concept, combining groceries, essentials, and general merchandise, aims to challenge rivals like Walmart and integrate technology for customer convenience, boosting its physical retail presence and market share.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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And nowhere competes with shiny new ME Barcelona in the convenience stakes.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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The result is a dish built for dipping, dragging and unapologetic indulgence.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Traditionally, bakers in European countries used up all their fats and sugar ahead of the Lenten season since religious observances forbid indulgences during the season.—
Jelissa Burns,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The repurchase plan comes as the electric vehicle and smartphone maker looks to reassure investors amid intensifying competition, rising component costs and recent product safety concerns.—
Matthew Chin,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Could the public’s interest in such people be a way of reassuring themselves that death — an inevitability most of us would prefer not to think about — is still a long way down the field?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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