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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
  • The jury is out on 2024 first-rounder Hagen Smith but signs are encouraging.
    Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • The 5-foot-11, 191-pound former standout at Jacksonville’s Bartram Trail underwent offseason foot surgery in the spring, but a 3-tackle effort in the spring game was encouraging.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • But Casas, whose family is from Cuba, has given students and faculty some reassurance.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
  • Really, though, his many years of experience — which include preparing pitches in the Netherlands for the 1999 World Cup and five weeks in Canada on behalf of the International Cricket Council (ICC) — do offer reassurance.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • Making a career pivot is a bold but rewarding move.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • For young children, chores can also be intrinsically rewarding.
    Christine Carrig, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025
Adjective
  • But beneath their soothing prompts lie important questions: How effective are these tools?
    Pooja Shree Chettiar, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
  • In tea form, turmeric and garlic create a soothing, nutrient-rich herbal tonic.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 9 July 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
  • Lots of natural light and warm, muted color palettes make your spaces feel comforting and inviting, just like our favorite housekeeper.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
  • Although, the ear pads can get sweaty in warm weather and aren’t user-replaceable.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Not when Heat climbs out of the consolation play-in tournament only to get swept in the first round.
    Greg Cote July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
  • Keira Walsh’s late consolation was too little, too late after Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore put France up 2-0 before the break, and defender Jess Carter believes the defending champions were nervy.
    Oli Gamp, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • Ultimately, giving a good toast can be a powerful and fulfilling experience, transforming a potentially awkward obligation into a heartfelt tribute.
    Matt Abrahams, Time, 12 July 2025
  • Creating your own worlds and stories is always so much more fulfilling.
    Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
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“Comforting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforting. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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