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
Eva Thomas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
In an age where takeout and food delivery is abundant, Perini’s take on having restaurant quality meals in the comfort of your own home feels special.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The doc sees Hood appealing to the local government, leading protests, and comforting Littlejohn’s family.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
What’s more, the combo is actually comfortable; of course, that depends on the shoes, but fitted sock booties like hers have been blowing up thanks to their, well, sock-like comfort.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
In an age where takeout and food delivery is abundant, Perini’s take on having restaurant quality meals in the comfort of your own home feels special.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
No matter what else is on the luncheon table, this creamy, comforting dish will be right at home.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The doc sees Hood appealing to the local government, leading protests, and comforting Littlejohn’s family.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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Say goodbye to back pain and sore muscles with the Chirp Wheel XR 3-Pack, your at-home toolkit for extreme relief.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Amjadi says the two-week pause offers temporary relief, but uncertainty remains with a long road to recovery.—
Ubah Ali
April 7,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This charming town on Lake Michigan has emerged as a surprising luxury hotspot, with 53 percent of listings now surpassing $1 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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The photos of the pair were taken at a hotel in Sedona, Arizona, and show them together poolside, in a hot tub and on a rooftop deck at the Ambiente luxury hotel.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The property offers hotel-like amenities such as elevator access, luggage storage, and complimentary bikes.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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The study ranked factors truckers consider in order of importance, including ability to find available parking spaces, convenience to the route, ease of getting in and out, safety and security, amenities offered and, in last place, whether the parking area is publicly or privately owned.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many had been assured that they would be evacuated.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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That starts with the city’s legislative process, which will entail a follow-up committee hearing Tuesday before a vote of city council members that is not assured of passing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.—
Patrick van Esch,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The backlit keyboard has customizable RGB lighting, which gives a modern look but also adds convenience for gamers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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But convenience often comes with a trade-off, and that trade-off is your data.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All the trembling, as Kimbangu touched the sick, alarmed European settlers and reassured the plantation workers who trekked to Nkamba in search of healing.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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As its rival Anthropic gains momentum, OpenAI appears to be trying to reassure investors of its positioning in the artificial intelligence market.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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