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noun

Definition of comfortnext
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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words

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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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as in ease
reduction of or freedom from pain a life of comfort

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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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comfort

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verb

ˈkəm(p)-fərt How to pronounce comfort (audio)
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
Noun
Third-row seating isn’t adult-friendly, but the car’s overall view and comfort make travel on-road as comfortable as the SUV’s touted off-road prowess. — James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Guests won't have the luxury of bringing certain comfort items, either. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Verb
Then Richie is taking off on his flight to Japan, nervously looking out the window, when a hand reaches out to comfort him. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 June 2026 Images of Emmanuel Macron comforting him a few minutes after the lost World Cup final in Qatar went around the world. — Time, Time, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for comfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
  1. relief
  2. luxury
  3. amenity
  4. assure
  5. consolation
  6. convenience
  7. indulgence
  8. reassure
Noun
  • But immediate relief may not come just yet for homeowners and renters, said Yonah Freemark, a housing research associate at the Urban Institute.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Eventually, the enterprise fell through altogether, pretty much to McElwee’s relief.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of relief
Noun
  • The company is based in Gwinnett County and specializes in mimicking the appearance of 1970s-era Ford Broncos and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons with all the bells, whistles and customization of new luxury vehicles.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • According to the latest Bain and Altagramma luxury goods study published in June, jewelry is leading the luxury sector’s growth.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • While many of the home’s ornamental features are timeless and highly sought-after even today, that’s not the case with the kitchen’s amenities.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • Enjoy a wet bar, formal dining room, and VIP amenities, including welcome bites and turndown goodies.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of amenity
Verb
  • The three diffusers and two fountains, which the city assured were working properly, also help discourage algae growth.
    — Zuri Primos July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • Moreover, passage of such a new compact is far from assured, particularly if the country’s nationalist opposition manages to mobilize effectively.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of assure
Noun
  • Senegal did not even get to celebrate a late consolation, with Mbappe thumping the ball home brilliantly from distance.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Hemingway, who championed self-mastery, gave the old fisherman in his novella exactly one consolation out there alone in the Gulf Stream, the thought of the great DiMaggio, who did everything perfectly even with the bone spur in his heel.
    — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 28 June 2026
Definition of consolation
Noun
  • Spring Ranch Campground Fairfield, Nebraska Yurts and Conestoga wagons at this rural campground offer some of the conveniences of modern hotel rooms, including heat and air conditioning.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
  • The 17-footer undergoes much of the same aerodynamic streamlining and weight optimization as the original 22-ft Traveler, giving up features common across the rest of Airstream's lineup without sacrificing any major comfort or convenience.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
Definition of convenience
Noun
  • Together, these dishes tell a story of a fair that’s evolving into louder, brighter and more playful dishes while still rooted in Iowa’s love of indulgence, nostalgia and big summer flavor.
    — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026
  • And generally with these designers the matter of taste comes into play—be that Wun’s keenness for kitsch or Malhotra and Mishra’s indulgence.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 July 2026
Definition of indulgence
Verb
  • The town hall was a chance for someone, anyone, to take the lead and say something that would reassure a furious Eastside.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Amore reassured residents of Rhode Island's election security, citing regular voter list maintenance and participation in information-sharing agreements.
    — Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 10 July 2026
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