1
as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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2
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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3
as in ease
reduction of or freedom from pain
a life of comfort
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4
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
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Anderson Cooper's choice for a go-to comfort movie might surprise you.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Sonia Mankame, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Both broke down in tears after Ali’s rejection and were comforted by their families.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Available in three firmness options, all filled with 100% down feathers, this pricey pillow is ideal for those looking to splurge on lasting comfort.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Anderson Cooper's choice for a go-to comfort movie might surprise you.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The young customer who described how one of their family’s creepy dolls comforted her in the hospital after surgery.
—Sonia Mankame, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Both broke down in tears after Ali’s rejection and were comforted by their families.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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Designed to be breathable, gentle on the skin, and moisture wicking, the quilt offers even the warmest of sleepers relief all night long.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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With the sight mounted in the middle of the receiver, there’s no way for the shooter to get bit by the optic, and the unlimited eye relief avoids the frustration of trying to align the eye with a scope.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Skyridge Glamping For a couple’s getaway, the adults-only Skyridge Glamping near Kananaskis Village blends luxury with nature inside eco-cabins that bring the outdoors inside.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Each space has period furniture, original millwork, and all of the luxe amenities discerning travelers expect.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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This Airbnb has also been applauded for its popular amenities, like a washer and dryer, dishwasher, travel crib, bathtub, and patio.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The shutdown was assured to continue into the next week.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Vance said he was assured the 25-24 vote in the Israeli Knesset was purely symbolic.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Lesley Ugochukwu has headed in both his big chances too, opening the scoring against Leeds United over the weekend and scoring a consolation against Aston Villa in early October.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Maybe that’s a kind of self-consolation, but thinking that way brings me peace.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The popular gas station and food chain is known for its made-to-order hoagies, coffee, and other convenience items.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Oct. 2025
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The good news is a few quick tweaks can help your device stay powered all day, without sacrificing performance or convenience.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Choose discernment over indulgence.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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From Snickers to Reese's to Twix, one of America's favorite indulgences is getting more expensive, as tariffs, inflation and high cocoa prices squeeze profit margins and customers' pocketbooks, possibly leading to fewer chocolate bars landing in trick-or-treat buckets this year.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday evening, the local government of Rio Cauto municipality reassured residents that the dam was not going to collapse or suddenly overflow and that the flooding was mainly due to the rain from Melissa.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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During the final days of voting on California’s high-stakes redistricting ballot measure, Secretary of State Shirley Weber is seeking to dispel panic and reassure voters that the election will continue to run smoothly.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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