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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
For United, the UEFA Cup/Europa League was a tinpot consolation for clubs which couldn’t cut it.
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Lee also won the consolation final of the 500 free in 4:36.87, almost 4 1/2 seconds faster than his prelims time on Wednesday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Set in the aftermath of the October 7, Hamas attacks on Israel, the film revolves around a struggling jazz musician, and his wife Jasmine, a dancer, who give their art, souls, and bodies to the highest bidder, bringing pleasure and consolation to their bleeding country.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
But at this time of year, with the Red Wings quickly running out of runway to snap an eight-year playoff drought, none of that was any consolation.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Lee also won the consolation final of the 500 free in 4:36.87, almost 4 1/2 seconds faster than his prelims time on Wednesday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Set in the aftermath of the October 7, Hamas attacks on Israel, the film revolves around a struggling jazz musician, and his wife Jasmine, a dancer, who give their art, souls, and bodies to the highest bidder, bringing pleasure and consolation to their bleeding country.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
But at this time of year, with the Red Wings quickly running out of runway to snap an eight-year playoff drought, none of that was any consolation.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
Noun
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Nixon’s resignation, in 1974, must have come as something of a relief.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Walters moved from the rotation to the bullpen midseason and excelled in the closer role, logging eight saves in 11 relief appearances.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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Like in past eras of technology revolution, reassurance often comes in the form of standards, frameworks and guidelines.—
Shazia Manus,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Amid all this, many look to state and local leaders for calm, reassurance and support.—
G. Cristina Mora,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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The series is filmed in real time, minus a one-to-two day delay, and those watching from the comfort of their couch get to exercise their right to vote and influence the Islanders' time in the villa.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Fans will be able to cast their votes for their favorite couples, who are competing to win $100,000, from the comfort of their own homes.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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What stuck with her most were the messages of encouragement and the resilience of the kittens themselves.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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On Saturday, Brinkley – who was married to Joel from 1985 to 1994 – took to social media to share her support and offer words of encouragement as Joel prepares to battle normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare disorder which affects his vision, hearing and balance.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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At the beginning of UCSD’s spring quarter this year, Angulo launched Rooted @ UCSD to encourage her peers to embrace nature and find solace in tending to house plants.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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If season three can even lean even further into the game to tell a different kind of story, there’s hope that everyone — viewers and characters alike — may find solace in the unknown.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Infused with equal parts outrage and sympathy, the song is a must-listen in these trying times.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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Alternately, his tone was infused with contempt, sarcasm or genuine sympathy for his subjects who had been victims of brutality unleashed by the Gestapo or secret police of the Vichy regime.—
David Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Each of us can use the next six months working on our own heart, praying for a heart that is filled with compassion and love.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Balancing business needs with compassion for people is critical to preserving trust and morale through a difficult transition, for both employees who are retained and also for those impacted by layoffs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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