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
Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
These straight-leg ponte pants from Quince, which have a four-way stretch that mimics yoga pants, offer an ideal balance of comfort and style.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Our community is small, and when someone like Scott comes along, we are comforted and start growing confidence that perhaps the city administration will look back at the iniquitous history that left us landless in our own homeland.
—Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
And don't forget about comforting scents, which help recreate the warm feel of a board game café at home.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Joan comforting and encouraging him later in the episode was nice.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The familiar food is the comfort, but the atmosphere is the main event.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
These straight-leg ponte pants from Quince, which have a four-way stretch that mimics yoga pants, offer an ideal balance of comfort and style.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
This homey dish takes comforting canned tuna to richer, silkier heights.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Our community is small, and when someone like Scott comes along, we are comforted and start growing confidence that perhaps the city administration will look back at the iniquitous history that left us landless in our own homeland.
—Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
For something different, serve them with grits for a warm, comforting dish or tuck them between whole wheat bread for a leftovers sandwich.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
And don't forget about comforting scents, which help recreate the warm feel of a board game café at home.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Cloud shadows caress the sandstone like a mother comforting a sleeping child.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Joan comforting and encouraging him later in the episode was nice.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for comfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Adjective
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While the results are encouraging, officials warn that technology alone cannot solve the crisis.—
BusPatrol - A Mission-Driven Organization,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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But on a remarkably low-volume day for the Green Bay offense as a whole, Kraft's role was actually encouraging.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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And just hanging out with a couple of my close friends and my dogs and going somewhere fun and relaxing, or even just going to the movies.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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The main level sports a spacious, open layout, with several distinct spaces for both entertaining and relaxing.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 Sep. 2025
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Systems thinking revealed that sales incentives were rewarding gross margin without considering the true cost of processing small orders.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Star clusters Star clusters are some of the most rewarding objects to observe, and the smart telescope did not disappoint.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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They’re placed on or next to the body and struck with a mallet to release a calming vibration and mellifluous tone that eases muscles, sparking an immediately soothing effect on the nervous system and improving synaptic responses in the brain.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Whatever the manifestation—hair-tucking, shorts-pulling, ball-bouncing, bobbing, pocket-checking, or something else entirely—the familiarity of these motions can have a soothing effect, calming the player’s nerves before a big shot.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
5 Sep. 2025
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While this is only slightly warmer than what is normal for mid-September for the Gulf Coast, this is 10 to 15 degrees warmer than what is normal for this time of the year for much of the Mississippi Valley -- including for parts of Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota and Minnesota.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Great Britain’s winning performance from Friday’s four races, held in bright sunshine and warm gusty breeze, earned driver Dylan Fletcher and his team their second victory of the season.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The rest is probably very fulfilling.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Learning becomes a natural and fulfilling aspect of the culture when it is incorporated into the daily schedule and encouraged by the leadership.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the course of his 50-plus-year writing career, there's been a good bit of debate over Stephen King's ability to deliver a satisfying ending.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Just as essential and satisfying.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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His banter with deadpan Principal Woodman (John Sylvester White) and his loving, eye-rolling wife Julie (Marcia Strassman) brought the series full circle, blending schoolyard shenanigans with heartfelt adult comedy.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jaiden is a sweet, loving, and happy young person whose smile can light up any room!—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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