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as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
the comforting smell of fresh bread
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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 comforting
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Bereaved individuals have often told me that hearing other people’s memories of the person who died can be deeply comforting.
—Julie Kaplow, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The show's plot revolves around tropes that are intentionally comforting and formulaic—fake dating, jock meets girl next door, and opposites attract—and evidently, the styling follows suit.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Warm unsweetened almond milk with a dash of vanilla extract and cinnamon can be another comforting option.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
The comforting illusion that eliminating class rank will make students feel better about themselves will quickly dissolve in the coming wave of AI integration.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
Poulet rôti—French for roast chicken—is a simple yet comforting affair of chicken, vegetables, and herbs.
—Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
When the church hall needs something hearty, comforting, and warm, this easy casserole is the universal answer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
The pot has been going for about three hours, and its comforting aroma has walked right through the front door and into our building’s hallway.
—Adam Rapoport, Air Mail, 23 May 2026
Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Our beloved vegetable side dishes and fruit-forward desserts make up the very framework of our flavor memories, conjuring fond smiles with their bright colors and comforting flavors.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
This cozy and comforting soup brings your go-to Panera order right to your kitchen.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Some might call this formula comforting.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 May 2026
But what this act meant between the two is up for interpretation, as the kiss was shared when Agnes was comforting Becka in the moments before Becka’s wedding to Agnes’ crush, Garth (Brad Alexander).
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 May 2026
His team provides trauma counseling, material aid and plush toys that play comforting music.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
The family opened Nana Morrison’s with recipes inspired by Kiana’s family cooking and a belief that comforting, homemade meals would resonate with others, too.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Early on, many infected people spread the virus to few people, which generated comforting statistics on average.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Adjective
Nestlé's take pairs notes of vanilla and brown butter flavor with milk chocolate morsels for a chocolate chip cookie that's even more comforting.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Bereaved individuals have often told me that hearing other people’s memories of the person who died can be deeply comforting.
—Julie Kaplow, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The show's plot revolves around tropes that are intentionally comforting and formulaic—fake dating, jock meets girl next door, and opposites attract—and evidently, the styling follows suit.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Warm unsweetened almond milk with a dash of vanilla extract and cinnamon can be another comforting option.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
The comforting illusion that eliminating class rank will make students feel better about themselves will quickly dissolve in the coming wave of AI integration.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
Poulet rôti—French for roast chicken—is a simple yet comforting affair of chicken, vegetables, and herbs.
—Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
When the church hall needs something hearty, comforting, and warm, this easy casserole is the universal answer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
The pot has been going for about three hours, and its comforting aroma has walked right through the front door and into our building’s hallway.
—Adam Rapoport, Air Mail, 23 May 2026
Verb
Comfort shows are comforting for a reason.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Our beloved vegetable side dishes and fruit-forward desserts make up the very framework of our flavor memories, conjuring fond smiles with their bright colors and comforting flavors.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
This cozy and comforting soup brings your go-to Panera order right to your kitchen.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Some might call this formula comforting.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 May 2026
But what this act meant between the two is up for interpretation, as the kiss was shared when Agnes was comforting Becka in the moments before Becka’s wedding to Agnes’ crush, Garth (Brad Alexander).
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 May 2026
His team provides trauma counseling, material aid and plush toys that play comforting music.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
The family opened Nana Morrison’s with recipes inspired by Kiana’s family cooking and a belief that comforting, homemade meals would resonate with others, too.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Early on, many infected people spread the virus to few people, which generated comforting statistics on average.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforting
Adjective
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Eco effort The Mollie has a focus on being eco-friendly with carafes of water instead of bottles, encouraging to save towels for a few days at a time, and even partnering with Rivian, the electric car manufacturer, to offer all-electric shuttles to the mountain and the airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Despite the concerning drought conditions, climate outlooks are showing some encouraging signs for the months ahead.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Scape Park has exciting outdoor activities and points of interests to explore, such as zip lines, cenotes, and caverns, while El Dorado Water Park is the epitome of aquatic fun with more than 20 attractions, from high-speed slides to a relaxing wave pool, ideal for the whole family.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Long flights feel noticeably more relaxing with somewhere to prop up tired feet.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Love is all about comfort, quality time and meaningful reassurance when Venus journeys through this Water sign.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Her return brought back a key piece to the Sun group that shared a bond with themselves and fans that are now left hanging with no reassurance a WNBA team will return there beyond 2026.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Sora 2, OpenAI’s problematic generative video platform, was abandoned last December, reassuring many copyright holders.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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Starbucks recently posted stronger-than expected quarterly earnings, reassuring investors who have been closely watching traffic trends, pricing and operational improvements under the new leadership team.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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However, there are credit cards that may be more rewarding for the most ardent points maximizers and frequent flyers.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Your gut ramps up hunger hormones and makes food taste more rewarding.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Add to that the soothing rhythm of a cozy train rocking along its tracks, and everyday stresses start to melt away.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The second is a soothing post-shave lotion that hydrates for up to 24 hours.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Miller, who said the plan for the team was to keep playing next season, even without access to the state playoffs, tried to offer consoling words.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The city issued a statement on Monday, apologizing for the incident and assuring the public that the inclusion of the images was not intentional.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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On Sunday, Quentin Coleman’s 3-point try missed at the buzzer, assuring Canada the win.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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“Comforting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforting. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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