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
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
After Wolves avoided relegation with a level of comfort last season under Pereira, the expectation within Molineux is to use a stress-free campaign as a stepping stone to something more.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
But these end-of-life visions don’t just comfort the dying.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Touch also plays a key role—massage provides comfort, reduces stress, and strengthens the bond between canine and owner.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
After Wolves avoided relegation with a level of comfort last season under Pereira, the expectation within Molineux is to use a stress-free campaign as a stepping stone to something more.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
This can be as simple as body and brake caliper colors right the way through to comfort packages.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
But these end-of-life visions don’t just comfort the dying.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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The Kerrville district threw all available resources into flood relief from the start, even as grief swept through its schools.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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Ian Seymour allowed two runs over 3 1/3 innings of relief with four strikeouts.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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With a small array of exterior color options, the ADX is focusing on young and hip consumers who are looking for affordability, luxury, style and comfort while ensuring there is ample interior space for storage, luggage and shopping.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Italian luxury house Valentino confirmed chief executive officer Jacopo Venturini stepped down earlier this week, SJ’s sister publication WWD reported, after reaching a mutual agreement to terminate his employment and board positions, effective Aug. 13.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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Encounter great art within Grand Hyatt Tokyo – with a nod to art consultant Neal Menzies & Company of Los Angeles – at every turn, navigating the opulent facilities, amenities, and restaurants.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Flatscreen TVs and coffee and wine bars are among the amenities featured inside the clubhouse.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
19 Aug. 2025
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This is mutually assured destruction with ballots instead of missiles.—
Matt K. Lewis,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Swift asked his mom, who assured her that Travis would want her there on the field.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sargent also got on the scoresheet in Norwich’s recent win against Portsmouth, and got that consolation right-footed strike at Carrow Road on Saturday.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Each week will feature both consolation and final-round matchups, building toward the grand finale.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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As for retailers, Paradis said that consumers are valuing convenience and rewards.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
19 Aug. 2025
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Intentional choices, not convenience, build smart careers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Play, then, is far more than a nostalgic indulgence.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The latter is all about indulgence and slowing down.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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Forward Latino and city officials reassured the public that the conference is not related to immigration enforcement.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Despite evacuations for humans, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund reassures the public that rounding up the herd isn’t needed or safe—the horses are already storm-savvy.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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