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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3
as in ease
reduction of or freedom from pain
a life of comfort
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4
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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
That’s of little comfort to South Florida homebuyers and sellers, who are already navigating a sluggish market hamstrung by relatively high borrowing costs.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
The beauty lies in moderation — taking a moment to appreciate their comforting properties.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
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Noun
The second generation of the Praetor 600 takes the super-midsize category’s comfort level to new heights.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
That’s of little comfort to South Florida homebuyers and sellers, who are already navigating a sluggish market hamstrung by relatively high borrowing costs.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Verb
Nick, desperate to return to the present, shirks the doting parents and brother who long to comfort him.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
The beauty lies in moderation — taking a moment to appreciate their comforting properties.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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Being a wedding guest is hard work, but has always left me with a profound sense of relief.—
Bobby Finger
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Get on-demand temperature relief -- anytime, anywhere.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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One person was killed and several others were hurt when a massive fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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That’s partly attributable to a greater awareness of his business, Caring says, but more so a statement about the growth of luxury hospitality.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Beyond world-class courses, visitors enjoy diverse activities like mountain biking, hiking, and fly fishing, plus various dining and luxury amenities.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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So the players will be happy to arrive in Cromwell, see the food trucks at the practice facility, the Wiffle Ball games set up for their kids and whatever other new idea or amenity Bessette, Grube and more have dreamt up.—
Nick Pietruszkiewicz,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Austria, meanwhile, would all but assure itself of a spot in the knockout round with a point.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The win assured the United States would win Group D and eliminated Turkey from any chance of advancing to the knockout round with its second straight loss.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Maybe these dots of Smith’s life somehow will connect one day in a way that makes more sense … and perhaps even offers some consolation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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The Seleção found itself 5-0 down after 30 minutes, then in a 7-0 hole 10 minutes from the final whistle, before Oscar scored the most insignificant of consolation goals in the final minute.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Best known for disrupting floorcare, the company has increasingly moved into products designed around comfort and convenience, and its FlexBreeze portable fan feels almost made for Cannes.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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That’s not a convenience upgrade.—
Piyush Patel,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Noun
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In reality, good nutrition depends on allowing occasional indulgences and practicing sustainable habits consistently over time.—
Ezekiel J. Emanuel,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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For luxury travelers, vacation has quietly (and steadily) become less about indulgence and more about repair.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Leaders want to reassure people.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Orlando Bravo is attempting to reassure investors that a poor bet on Medallia is a one-off, and reaffirming that his firm can benefit from AI.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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