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
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Still, the anachronistic label may ultimately be a false comfort.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Set it, forget it, and let the slow cooker make this thick, creamy, and comforting chili.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The party thus plays out as a high-stakes tribunal on which George’s career and Hedda’s comfort depend.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Still, the anachronistic label may ultimately be a false comfort.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Trying to comfort her dog, the owner explained the cat was not real, but the barks continued.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Set it, forget it, and let the slow cooker make this thick, creamy, and comforting chili.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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Everybody at that point took a collective sigh of relief.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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But in Israel, some of the relief felt in the wake of the agreement has been eclipsed by anger that Hamas so far has released only the remains of nine of the 28 deceased hostages held in Gaza.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 Lincoln Navigator is an all new, full size luxury SUV that received a significant redesign for the 2025 model year and is now entering its 5th generation.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Carter’s research for a billionaire aesthetic included combing through design magazines and coffee-table books, noting blanched color palettes and editorial spreads that both reflect and shape real-world luxury.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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The amenities include secluded beaches, a golf course, a beach club, an equestrian centre, fitness and spa facilities, and an organic farm.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
18 Oct. 2025
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The pub and other amenities Meanwhile, at the Golden Lion Pub, over two dozen guests were already seated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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The palace officials assured them the president was there, hashing out a plan with his military and Russian and Iranian advisers to confront the advancing rebel forces.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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If the idea of dining near the deceased feels macabre, rest assured this place feels very much alive.—
Diana Hubbell,
Saveur,
16 Oct. 2025
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Los Osos forfeited to Jurupa Valley after the two teams were matched up in the consolation round of a neutral tournament over the weekend.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Or our friends might simply offer sympathy and assure us that all would be well—a meaningless consolation, intended only to force us to focus our attention elsewhere.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It will be made for convenience, with portability and easily cleaned parts.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, what’s spiking interest in these communities is convenience.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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This year, our Peppermint Brownie Bark Shake and Pretzel Bacon SONIC Smasher bring a perfect mix of festive indulgence and crave-worthy comfort.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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But at 35,000 feet, rarefied business class isn’t just indulgence.—
Chris Dong,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Points had been dropped against Fulham, Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur in recent weeks, but there was still plenty to be reassured about in the performances.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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People will be happy to cooperate with you, which will be reassuring for you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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