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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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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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as in ease
reduction of or freedom from pain
a life of comfort
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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
Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Birkenstock Arizona With timeless style and legendary comfort from the anatomical footbed, the Birkenstock Arizona is a perennial favorite.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
No, a restaurant where conviviality flows like a broken water main, and the food is rich, comforting and detonating with flavor.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Humanity’s entire corpus of information is available in the comfort of your home.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Birkenstock Arizona With timeless style and legendary comfort from the anatomical footbed, the Birkenstock Arizona is a perennial favorite.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Even Arizona fans, comforted by a big lead, clapped.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
No, a restaurant where conviviality flows like a broken water main, and the food is rich, comforting and detonating with flavor.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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Monday's overriding reaction in financial markets was nevertheless one of relief.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Get help from a tax relief company This interactive feature is operated by a third party.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Twenty or thirty years ago, stadiums entered a luxury arms race, and they are now largely designed for lavish fan experiences affordable to only a few.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Stacey Lastoe is a freelance journalist covering wellness and luxury travel, food and drink, hotels, travel trends and news, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bedroom looked out onto Park Avenue, and the bed was dressed in linens by Frette; the bathroom came equipped with a soaking tub, separate shower, and amenities by Aesop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Boise State is nearing completion of its $70 million project, which will seat approximately 1,600 and feature amenities for student-athletes, such as a nutrition center and a lounge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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The results would follow, coaches assured them.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Inter Miami officials have assured fans that the centerpiece of the project, Nu Stadium, will be game-ready on Saturday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Undaunted, Tildsley rallied to capture consolation wins over Daniel Krutules of Georgia (9-3 decision), Israel Acosta of Washington (9-4 decision) and Noah Bull of Utah (15-1).—
Barry Scanlon,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The consolation of an evening mint tea and hookah was precious to those stalked by fear all day.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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For legitimate entrepreneurs, these features are a convenience.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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But in states that haven’t banned kratom, it’s sold at gas stations, smoke shops and convenience, grocery and health food stores in various forms, including powders, loose-leaf teas, capsules, tablets and concentrates.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Venus graces your sign until April 24, wrapping you in an energy that rewards indulgence, self-appreciation, and sensory pleasure.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those little indulgences might be adding up to bigger bills!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s reassuring for Federal Reserve policymakers, who pay close attention to people’s perception of prices, particularly over the long run.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Keen to reassure readers that a sophisticated and intelligent person might reasonably justify belief in God, the authors acknowledge how such a thing became unthinkable.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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