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as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor
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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the consolation that our favorite foods give us when we're having a bad day
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Recent Examples of consolation
Poly Prep Country Day 2: Travis Friend had two RBIs in La Mirada’s consolation win in North Carolina.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The most notable other thing to happen on Thursday was Arizona State's Richard Figueroa, the reigning national champion from 2024, fell, forcing him into the consolation bracket.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But the fact the bottom of the East is likely too horrendous to Miami to fall out of the play in is of little consolation during the longest losing streak of Erik Spoelstra’s career.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Some accounts indicate Tucson favored the capital, but member C.C. Stephens sought the school as a consolation after poor weather prevented him from reaching the legislature before most of the dealmaking concluded, including an agreement to not move the capital.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The most notable other thing to happen on Thursday was Arizona State's Richard Figueroa, the reigning national champion from 2024, fell, forcing him into the consolation bracket.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But the fact the bottom of the East is likely too horrendous to Miami to fall out of the play in is of little consolation during the longest losing streak of Erik Spoelstra’s career.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Some accounts indicate Tucson favored the capital, but member C.C. Stephens sought the school as a consolation after poor weather prevented him from reaching the legislature before most of the dealmaking concluded, including an agreement to not move the capital.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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For the last year, individuals and businesses affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton qualify for tax relief, as well as disaster victims in parts of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Alaska.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Warming from climate change is making the pollen season longer, and more people are going to the doctor each year looking for relief, according to a recent research review published in the journal The Laryngoscope.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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Councilman Larry Roth asked Knapp for reassurance that the city’s role is only to assist ICE when called upon to do so.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2025
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The act of dragging her owner to her birthing box so that she can be petted there is likely her way of seeking reassurance and comfort.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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With mobile physician care available, patients can receive care in the comfort of their own homes, reducing anxiety and stress associated with doctors' offices and travel.—
Paulina Wierzbicka,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Like a standalone vacation rental property or timeshare, each unit offers all the comforts of home.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Katherine, an avid reader who loves James Joyce and modern poetry, tries her hand at screenwriting, with Fred’s encouragement.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Not only this, his friends also came to his defense, offering words of encouragement.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Maybe finding solace in a TV show isn't exactly a revolutionary idea.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Trout has also been hitting the ball hard, although some fans understandably take no solace in that.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
21 Apr. 2025
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Shares of Advanced Micro Devices and Micron Technology fell 7% and 1%, respectively, in sympathy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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And some had sympathy for what seemed like his intuitive habit, urging the creator and others in the comments to avoid judgement based on his past.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes with compassion can be extremely helpful.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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While Mateo's future had once been uncertain, his viral story has shown the difference compassion can make.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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