consolation
noun
con·so·la·tion
ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 
1
2
: something that consoles
specifically
: a contest held for those who have lost early in a tournament
Examples of consolation in a Sentence
His kind words were a consolation to me.
the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor
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Platense defeated Racing Club in the previous round so the team is on an incredible run, but that won’t be much consolation for River Plate, who would have been looking forward to home advantage in the semi-finals against San Lorenzo.
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
For United, the UEFA Cup/Europa League was a tinpot consolation for clubs which couldn’t cut it.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Lee also won the consolation final of the 500 free in 4:36.87, almost 4 1/2 seconds faster than his prelims time on Wednesday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Set in the aftermath of the October 7, Hamas attacks on Israel, the film revolves around a struggling jazz musician, and his wife Jasmine, a dancer, who give their art, souls, and bodies to the highest bidder, bringing pleasure and consolation to their bleeding country.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
For United, the UEFA Cup/Europa League was a tinpot consolation for clubs which couldn’t cut it.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Lee also won the consolation final of the 500 free in 4:36.87, almost 4 1/2 seconds faster than his prelims time on Wednesday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Set in the aftermath of the October 7, Hamas attacks on Israel, the film revolves around a struggling jazz musician, and his wife Jasmine, a dancer, who give their art, souls, and bodies to the highest bidder, bringing pleasure and consolation to their bleeding country.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consolation
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolation. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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consolation
noun
con·so·la·tion
ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of consoling : the state of being consoled
2
: something that consoles
consolatory
adjective
kən-ˈsōl-ə-ˌtōr-ē
-sä-lə-
-ˌtȯr-
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