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as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
the comforting smell of fresh bread
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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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What Robinson does have is good size (6-foot, 192 pounds) and good speed (4.42), and his traits were on display during an encouraging pro-day performance at Oregon State in March.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
2 May 2025 -
That’s an encouraging sign, as Bellinger’s 39% pull rate would be his lowest in a single season.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Over time, this led them to see their partner in a more negative light and seek reassurance again, continuing the cycle.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Stocks pared some losses as new data showed inflation slowed in March and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cooled, matching expectations and offering brief reassurance that inflation, while elevated, has been easing.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Give yourself the space to consider: What moments at work feel the most rewarding?—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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His steady improvement deserves recognition and merits a rewarding contract.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Their look and feeling are soothing and sublime, thanks to the deft hand of noted Spanish interior designer Pilar García-Nieto.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Some models serve purely to create a soothing ambiance, acting as night lights for children, whereas others can be educational tools with accurate renderings of the night sky indoors.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 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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The room, once decorated in severe tones of black and gray, has received a warm makeover, with bright paint and tropical mosaics.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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The Clara IEMs have a warm bass, a forward midrange and a silky treble that’s just sharp enough to bring the soundstage into perfect focus without making the listener’s brain work overtime top descramble distortion.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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May the risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and consolation to the African peoples who are victims of violence and conflict, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Sudan and South Sudan.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But that wasn’t much consolation, as the 4-0 loss to Max Fried and the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field not only capped a disappointing homestand but further highlighted the inconsistencies and inefficiencies with the Rays offense.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sustainability has been a personally rewarding and fulfilling model.—
Mehrunnisa Wani,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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“Comforting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforting. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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