: a prize given to a runner-up or a loser in a contest
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His consolation prize is a nomination to the U.N. ambassadorship.—The Editors, National Review, 2 May 2025 That was the consolation prize for the singles finalists in Florida, including Zheng.—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 June 2025 Her consolation prize, however, was a different kind of recognition: she was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Wicked.—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Some of those tracks have gone on to reach the main Hot 100, while others were forced to settle for this secondary placement, which serves as a bit of a consolation prize.—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for consolation prize
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