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as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
the comforting smell of fresh bread
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2
as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a long comforting soak in a hot bath
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as in reassurance
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the comforting of the sick has always been regarded as one of the major acts of charity
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as in reassuring
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforting
Adjective
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Is that encouraging to someone like you who’s also been in the game for a little bit at this point?—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
30 June 2025 -
Incremental Progress Beats Standing Still National trends are encouraging, but public charging reliability still varies widely depending on geography, network operator, and compatibility between vehicle and infrastructure.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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For data and analytics leaders, this part of the ruling offers a degree of reassurance.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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With Ruben Dias and Rodri back, City played with reassurance and the forward players clicked as a result.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Traveling with pets can be rewarding, but requires careful planning and consideration for their safety and comfort.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Learning New Skills That Are Hot Enriching yourself with new skills is always worth it, but focusing on hot skills is even more rewarding.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Our Reading Accent Chair is a must, with fabric and color options available in delicate Cream Linen or soothing Olive Green.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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For many aging pets, car rides can be a soothing and enjoyable outing.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Reed said students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade can be shy about making errors, especially when reading aloud, but assuring them that mistakes are okay will grow their confidence to keep trying.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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No Republicans signaled opposition to Huckabee’s nomination, assuring his passage.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns. Prefer a slower pace?—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In the wake of the Jazz stunningly slipping to No. 5 in last month’s lottery, Wade tried to offer consolation to Jazz owner Ryan Smith.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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WrestleMania 42 Moved From New Orleans To Las Vegas Triple H made things official by confirming WrestleMania 42 will not be in New Orleans, and as a consolation gift, the city will be hosting next year’s WWE Money in the Bank.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The most fulfilling part of owning the house is letting Twilight superfans step into Bella’s world, even if only for a night.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
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Prior to her illness, Scott worked as an implementation consultant at a bank, a high-stress but fulfilling role.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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“Comforting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforting. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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