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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
There can be comfort in discovering that the pages of the book never read were blank all along. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026 Redwood’s affluent clients are prioritizing the comfort that fall offers, both through lower temperatures and fewer crowds. — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
Goodbye, Koi is a wise, comforting read for kids who are anticipating a new beginning of any kind. — Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026 This has been a difficult time for Blüh, but she's been comforted by the tremendous support she's received from people all over the world. — Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 28 Aug. 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
  • In the days since, a flood of deals have been announced to bring Chinese robotaxis, laptops, AI models, and data centers to the kingdom — while putting the competition for tech dominance between China and the US into stark relief.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The sound of the transfer window closing always brings a certain relief.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of relief
Noun
  • The $130 billion Indian wedding market is one of luxury’s biggest opportunities.
    — Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For private luxury on a grand scale, the Salamanca Suite and even larger Anglada House Suite (pictured) have spacious terraces with superb city views; here, the hotel can arrange for a private chef to prepare lunches or dinners.
    — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • Beyond its sheer size and resort-level amenities, the estate’s value lies in the kind of construction and materials that are difficult to replicate at today’s costs.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The family-friendly resort offers a host of amenities, including complimentary kayaks and paddleboards to use at the private beach, two heated pools, a luxurious spa, and more.
    — Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of amenity
Verb
  • The show’s star, Chris Hansen, has already begun complaining about the picture, so some controversy seems assured.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Although the couple was worried about damaging the tiles underfoot with such footwear as high heels, the Penha Longa Resort events team assured them that all surfaces were meant to be walked on.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of assure
Noun
  • His devastating dribbling came to the fore in his cameo appearances for Senegal at the World Cup, with his consolation goal in their 3-1 group-stage defeat by France the highlight.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Cinematographer Robert Kolodny’s camera watches from afar as Ryan embraces his pal out in an open field, providing comfort and consolation in this hour of need.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of consolation
Noun
  • Streaming offers convenience and speed, but also constant distractions.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The advantage of fish from a can lies in its convenience factor.
    — Diana Anos, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of convenience
Noun
  • Adding this biotin supplement to cart will also put you just a dollar away from iHerb’s free shipping threshold, as all orders over $25 qualify for this indulgence.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Written and rendered by dudes who longed for unlimited success, these are songs about cheating and being cheated on and trying but failing to be content, or love as lived amid capitalist indulgence.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of indulgence
Verb
  • Brusuelas, the chief economist at RSM US, stressed that Trump would likely need to make sacrifices to meaningfully address the debt and reassure financial markets.
    — Josh Boak, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The struggle to stitch the party back together spilled into the open again in recent days — this time as nominee Abdul El-Sayed sought to reassure wary Jewish voters, who make up a key part of the Democratic coalition in the state.
    — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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