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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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
But that wasn’t much consolation, as the 4-0 loss to Max Fried and the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field not only capped a disappointing homestand but further highlighted the inconsistencies and inefficiencies with the Rays offense.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
Bates’ Norfolk Sports Club team was to play Sales Systems Ltd. at 2:15 p.m. Central Time on Thursday in the consolation bracket.
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The two winning teams will go on to the final round, while the other two teams will face off in a consolation matchup to determine third place overall.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
But that wasn’t much consolation, as the 4-0 loss to Max Fried and the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field not only capped a disappointing homestand but further highlighted the inconsistencies and inefficiencies with the Rays offense.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
Bates’ Norfolk Sports Club team was to play Sales Systems Ltd. at 2:15 p.m. Central Time on Thursday in the consolation bracket.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The two winning teams will go on to the final round, while the other two teams will face off in a consolation matchup to determine third place overall.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 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 4 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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