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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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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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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
Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Stay cool with a coordinating set made from breathable and lightweight linen for all-day comfort.
—India Roby, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 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, 22 Apr. 2026
Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
How to Cook Fresh Pasta Cooking pasta at home is one of the most comforting meals for any night of the week or season.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The Big Four restaurant, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, draws a local crowd with classic, comforting dishes and a warm, clubby atmosphere.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Yet spiritually agnostic voters may take comfort in Talarico’s rejection of Paxton’s willful mix of Church and state.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Stay cool with a coordinating set made from breathable and lightweight linen for all-day comfort.
—India Roby, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Antica Locanda doles out comforting Sicilian dishes, from platters of fresh fish to generous bowls of seafood pasta.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 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, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Originality is a comforting myth.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
How to Cook Fresh Pasta Cooking pasta at home is one of the most comforting meals for any night of the week or season.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
From orphans to widows, thousands of Armenians have found nourishment from this community protagonist, who is still comforting children who habitually ration their birthday cake.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The Big Four restaurant, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, draws a local crowd with classic, comforting dishes and a warm, clubby atmosphere.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Adjective
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Angels fans who had regained some faith in Yusei Kikuchi after last weekend’s encouraging start could only watch with frustration as all of that was wiped away in one disturbing inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The research is not conclusive on the use of GLP-1 and Alzheimer’s, but some preliminary data is encouraging.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cozy Winter Lodging Any winter adventure is best capped off by a relaxing evening back at your cabin or resort.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Self-driving cars are operating commercially in some cities, and a relaxing, productive commute in an autonomous car competes for the same customer an eVTOL is trying to attract.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cantaloupe is one of summer’s most rewarding fruits.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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In its parlor setup, the play resembles a lower-stakes Knives Out with a sharper sense of its characters but a less rewarding, non-murder-y mystery to solve.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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That warm soothing voice of yours is missed.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But with warm weather and wildfire season ahead, community leaders would prefer to see a full reservoir even if the water isn’t suitable for drinking.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 allergy season is objectively worse than last year’s, driven by warmer temperatures and rising CO2 levels pushing plants to produce more pollen than ever before.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That is the most fulfilling aspect of family practice.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, happily, most meaningful efforts, engagements, and pursuits involve profoundly more fulfilling and less harrowing change than moving.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The small-seconds subdial adds a crisp visual counterpoint that makes the whole thing even more satisfying.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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All three writers turned loving, humorous, piercing gazes on a particular place, exploring, through cycles of plays, the rich humanity and the grave historical wounds of its inhabitants.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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Despite being presented as a loving father, Hank was revealed at the end of Season 1 to be a ruthless, pre-war Vault-Tec executive who is responsible for the nuclear destruction of Shady Sands.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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