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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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comfort

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verb (1)

comforting

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adjective

comforting

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noun (2)

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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comforting

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verb (2)

present participle of comfort

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Recent Examples of comfort
Noun
Divided into seven chapters, the collection celebrates both movement and setting, with each telling its own story of luxury, comfort, and adventure. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 9 May 2025 The frame is made from solid wood to offer plenty of strength and stability, while the fabric adds comfort and style. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Verb
Even New York City, often accused of being indifferent to comfort, has invested in bus stop seating and aging-friendly rest areas. Tanner Brown, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025 The nurse and a couple of store associates ended up taking care of the three older kids while Juan, 27, comforted Serena, 25, and waited for the ambulance. Brian Brant, People.com, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for comfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Adjective
  • More than 100 teens have stopped by the Anaheim center, and — this is encouraging — 17 of them have made a return visit.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • Those price drops are encouraging and should help families who are hurting from the high cost of living.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • Lately, it's been especially rewarding to watch the bond between Sullivan and her daughter Georgie blossom.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 10 May 2025
  • But for Trump, crypto has quickly become about more than soliciting campaign donations and rewarding supporters.
    Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • The tool also incorporates vibration and heat to provide a soothing experience—and those features help with product absorption and promote better circulation, which might lead to hair growth.
    Jessica Kasparian, Allure, 15 May 2025
  • This bestselling toner helps shrink pores and balance oil control without drying out the skin, thanks to its combination of mild exfoliants and soothing botanical extracts.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • The finish is long and flavorful, evoking tropical themes of coconut water and warm beaches.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • But his presence now would have been a warm security blanket.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • Want a new career that's higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?
    Theo Wolf, CNBC, 15 May 2025
  • Reframe a layoff as an opportunity to pivot to a more stable or fulfilling role.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • This one-pan wonder bakes chicken, rice, and creamy soup into a satisfying dish with zero fuss and major flavor.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
  • Pascal is in nearly every scene in Episode 6, which flashes back to several of Ellie’s recent birthdays and gives viewers a satisfying dose of the relationship that was so central to Season 1.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • Soto should, of course, get a loving reception from the Bleacher Creatures on Friday night, no?
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • Tina Knowles remembers growing up in a loving and raucous family of nine.
    Sara Sidner, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • Few beauty fixes are as instantly gratifying as covering up visible roots.
    Neha Tandon, Glamour, 12 May 2025
  • The opera, one of this century’s most gratifying, portrays the 1936 political execution of the poet Federico Garcia Lorca during the Spanish Civil War through the final minutes of actress Margarita Xirgu’s life.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025

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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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