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as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
the comforting smell of fresh bread
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2
as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a long comforting soak in a hot bath
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as in reassurance
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the comforting of the sick has always been regarded as one of the major acts of charity
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as in reassuring
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 Synonyms for comforting
Adjective
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This direct and encouraging approach can counteract any hesitancy stemming from a lack of confidence and empower women to embrace competitive opportunities.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025 -
And he was forever struck by the example of Peter’s family encouraging and challenging him — an approach that enabled Peter to work and ski and fish and live what Reid described as a normal life.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
Noun
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With the reassurance that care is available, residents can live the resort-like lifestyle to the fullest while also fostering deeper connections.—
Advertorial,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Junior provides a taste of the golden age of aviation with the comfort and reassurance of modern-day safety and technology.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The team focused on creating a seamless online shopping experience, expanding Levi’s product offerings beyond its traditional denim roots to become a broader lifestyle apparel brand and providing consumers a more personalized and rewarding online shopping experience.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
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It’s been really rewarding to watch both the book and the film start with just an idea and go all the way through to the end.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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She was dressed in a conservative suit and low heels and in her soothing but authoritative voice reminded me of a flight attendant delivering in-flight instructions.—
Lisa Pratta
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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There’s nothing more soothing… or surprisingly loud.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Reed said students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade can be shy about making errors, especially when reading aloud, but assuring them that mistakes are okay will grow their confidence to keep trying.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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No Republicans signaled opposition to Huckabee’s nomination, assuring his passage.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These warm doors can accelerate growth, shorten sales cycles and unlock strategic opportunities that cold outreach or paid ads rarely can.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The husband greeted Qasem Hassan with a warm smile.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The fact that Cole went down after the Yankees signed Fried is no small consolation.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2025
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The SaberCats play Castle View on Saturday morning in the consolation bracket.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Vi believes that one of the most important ways to live a better and more fulfilling retirement is by aging well.—
Advertorial,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Comforting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforting. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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