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comforting

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noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

comforting

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verb

present participle of comfort

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforting
Adjective
  • While the statement was viewed as an encouraging sign that the bilateral trade talks are progressing, economists cautioned that the lack of details had left much in doubt, including what criteria Beijing will use to evaluate the application for exporting rare earth magnets.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 June 2025
  • Incremental Progress Beats Standing Still National trends are encouraging, but public charging reliability still varies widely depending on geography, network operator, and compatibility between vehicle and infrastructure.
    Stacy Noblet, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Maybe what Devers experienced Saturday could be best described as reassurance — for him and everyone else at Third and King.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • Geist argued that tracking his daughter’s location would cause more trouble than reassurance.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Some ways of doing this in a hybrid workplace, according to Entrepreneur, include letting employees co-create those stories that showcase the organization’s mission, engaging in virtual traditions and connection exercises, and recognizing and rewarding milestones and successes.
    Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • Translating her stage hit to the screen promised to be a rewarding challenge.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • There is something very soothing about sitting down and putting pen to paper, like drinking a hot cup of tea or relaxing in a sauna.
    Nancy Marshall, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • Veterinary Vision says that hearing your voice is very soothing for blind dogs, so talking to your pup often can help comfort them.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • No Republicans signaled opposition to Huckabee’s nomination, assuring his passage.
    The Hill, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Concrete and asphalt radiate heat absorbed during the day, making urban areas typically several degrees warmer than rural areas, the weather service said.
    Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
  • In Alaska, warm and dry conditions coupled with frequent thunderstorms and lightning have resulted in more than 100 fires since Wednesday.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • And while Boca could not quite hang on for a point, there may be some consolation in having scored the goal of the tournament so far.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 21 June 2025
  • The consolation for Ortiz was getting into the Masters next year.
    Doug Ferguson, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Adjective
  • The most fulfilling part of owning the house is letting Twilight superfans step into Bella’s world, even if only for a night.
    Ani Freedman, Fortune, 29 June 2025
  • Prior to her illness, Scott worked as an implementation consultant at a bank, a high-stress but fulfilling role.
    Jillian Frankel, People.com, 27 June 2025
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“Comforting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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