1
as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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2
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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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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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 comfort
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
This sleek style has a button-up design that gives it a super elegant look without sacrificing comfort.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The shelter said Hennessy was terrified and confused and wouldn't let anyone comfort her.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Autumn brings crisp air, colorful foliage in the forests and arboretums, roaring fires, and comforting, warming dishes.
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Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
This simple, comforting recipe is a homestyle Mexican treat consisting of sweet potatoes simmered in a brown sugar syrup with cinnamon and cloves.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
16 June 2026
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Noun
Supports everyday comfort for both resting and extended lounging sessions.
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Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
This sleek style has a button-up design that gives it a super elegant look without sacrificing comfort.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Verb
Of course, investors may be comforted by Micron’s relatively cheap valuation.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The shelter said Hennessy was terrified and confused and wouldn't let anyone comfort her.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Adjective
Let your senses guide wise spending, and favor one durable tool that makes your routine feel comforting while still keeping you productive.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Autumn brings crisp air, colorful foliage in the forests and arboretums, roaring fires, and comforting, warming dishes.
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Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Verb
Brittney Brimway and her three children were on a flight from Los Angeles to Turks and Caicos with a layover in New York City when her son woke her up with some less-than-comforting news.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
This simple, comforting recipe is a homestyle Mexican treat consisting of sweet potatoes simmered in a brown sugar syrup with cinnamon and cloves.
—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
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The United Way of Broome County also launched an emergency relief fund for victims of the fire that has raised tens of thousands of dollars in donations.
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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Images emerged of him on other luxury vacations, including an all-cash trip to Aruba.
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On June 27, the Chanel ambassador offered up a unique, and unexpected, take on the luxury fashion house's classic skirt suit.
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The boat comes with modern amenities like special laboratory refrigerators to store water samples and computer desks to allow continuous measurements of water quality while conducting water quality sampling.
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Cruise ships often offer passes for thermal suite areas, which give guests access to amenities like plunge pools, hot and cold therapy rooms and heated loungers.
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The Dodgers have not taken the division just yet, but taking two out of three from the Padres assures their stronghold isn’t loosening anytime soon.
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Should Portugal have rested Ronaldo against Colombia, considering Portugal entered Saturday’s match already assured of advancing to the knockout stage?
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Hemingway, who championed self-mastery, gave the old fisherman in his novella exactly one consolation out there alone in the Gulf Stream, the thought of the great DiMaggio, who did everything perfectly even with the bone spur in his heel.
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Elijah Just scored an 84th-minute consolation but there was still time for Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers to extend Belgium’s lead.
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Williams was never absent from that history except by the convenience of certain scholarly habits.
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Over time, however, the convenience of a single platform can introduce a different kind of complexity.
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Now the carriages are no longer a necessity but an indulgence aimed at tourists.
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Chocolate is one of Americans' favorite indulgences, with consumers spending billions of dollars on it every year.
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Ghosn’s name screamed out by shareholder As Nissan executives attempted to reassure investors that the company's latest turnaround plan would restore profitability, frustration boiled over inside the meeting hall.
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That reassured them that the benefits could outweigh the costs, even for much bigger graphs.
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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