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His consolation prize is a nomination to the U.N. ambassadorship.
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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
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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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“Consolation prize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolation%20prize. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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