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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
Prioritize quality, durable materials over trendy, low-cost alternatives to ensure longevity, comfort, and value. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026 The lightweight Cooling Breeze Blanket offers naturally cool, breathable comfort throughout the night. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
Faulk met Ali at a dinner and said on the podcast that he is comforted by the memory. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 James even tries to comfort a distraught Poppy after a breakup. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Oct. 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
  • At times jutting outward and at others gliding along the grain of electronic texture, Chen’s voice tracks the form of the instrumentals like a sculptor working in relief.
    — James Gui, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
  • On the county board, Miller led efforts in 2024 to fund a free countywide doula program for high-risk pregnancies and supported the county’s medical debt relief initiative.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of relief
Noun
  • The backstory The Dusit brand is practically synonymous with luxury hospitality in Thailand, having first opened its doors in Bangkok back in 1970.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The cocktail-making station and mini bar stocked with luxury chocolates and Viennese wafers adds to the fun.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • The Cherry Hills Village mansion blends bold architecture with resort-style amenities.
    — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences The hotel's best amenity is easily the rooftop pool, located on the 28th floor and designed around the shifting colors of the zircon gem.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of amenity
Verb
  • Rest assured, for many ornamental grasses, this is a normal and expected part of their growth cycle.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Although several races have yet to be called as of Wednesday morning, enough elections are settled for the Democrats to be assured of winning both the House and Senate.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of assure
Noun
  • The middle passenger gets both armrests as a small consolation.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Close, however, isn’t much consolation for a franchise that keeps landing on the wrong side of the scoreboard and hasn’t made the playoffs since 2010.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of consolation
Noun
  • App control adds another layer of convenience The K70 also incorporates wireless connectivity, allowing cleaning options to be managed through a companion app.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Lausanne’s historic Hotel Royal Savoy embodies everything that makes the Land of Milk and Honey so desirable, putting nature views and trademark Helvetian convenience at the forefront of its ethos.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of convenience
Noun
  • There will be little shortage of traditional yacht-world indulgence, from a sprawling beach club and spa to helicopter transfers and a 230-foot shadow vessel laden with toys.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The approach encourages people to make nutritious food choices about 80% of the time while allowing flexibility for indulgences the remaining 20%.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of indulgence
Verb
  • The stock fell nearly 8% in one session in September after Novo failed to reassure investors with its post-Wegovy growth strategy.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The ministry sought to reassure Russians by noting that the wider public alert system was working normally through SMS messages, media broadcasts and municipal sirens and loudspeakers.
    — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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