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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
But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Mercury and Venus retrograde in your 4th House keep home, family, and comfort under review. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
That means the baby’s crib or bassinet can be next to the parents’ bed, which makes feeding and comforting easier, but the baby should sleep on a separate surface. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 And, of course, the same is true for art that seeks to comfort rather than frighten. — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 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
  • The news outlets asked Kelly to grant them temporary relief and restore their journalists' access to the White House, which the judge agreed to do late last month.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Applications to refinance a home loan have been hit hardest by higher rates, as a shrinking pool of borrowers can now find much relief.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of relief
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  • The Credit Suisse findings suggest that what holds value isn’t luxury per se, but specific tastes.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Kering doesn’t break down sales of individual houses except Gucci, but according to Bernstein estimates, the house generated less than €200 million in 2025, down sharply from a peak of €850 million during the post-pandemic luxury boom in 2022/2023.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • People continue using the hallways, parking areas, and amenities, while employees continue cleaning and making repairs.
    — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of amenity
Verb
  • But while fans wait to see what happens, Davies, despite no longer being involved in the show, assured that a new series was definitely happening and there wouldn’t be too long to wait.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • So, Correa repeatedly assured voters that abandoning the dollar would be catastrophic and was not on his agenda.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of assure
Noun
  • But that's little consolation for those who are stuck on the outskirts of the job market, knocking on doors that rarely open.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Arkansas lost its 14th straight SEC game, but played markedly better than in their first two conference games of the coach Ryan Silverfield era, though that’s hardly consolation given the length of the streak.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of consolation
Noun
  • While there’s no kitchen, the more rustic Coach House did have some impressive modern conveniences, including an automatic water dispenser for filling water bottles.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • When a supermarket chain experiences a cybersecurity incident, those conveniences can suddenly disappear.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of convenience
Noun
  • But the indulgence with which Russell presents the acrobatic pandemonium of the nuns’ possession has purpose.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • That mindset reflects a growing interest in experiential dining, affordable indulgences and making time for yourself.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of indulgence
Verb
  • There’s also reassuring initial bite at the top of the travel, yet the setup doesn’t feel grabby or overly anxious in everyday driving situations.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This growth helps reassure investors who worry that the whole AI boom rests on the capex budgets of a handful of Big Tech companies.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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