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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
Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Birkenstock Arizona With timeless style and legendary comfort from the anatomical footbed, the Birkenstock Arizona is a perennial favorite.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
No, a restaurant where conviviality flows like a broken water main, and the food is rich, comforting and detonating with flavor.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Perhaps pasta or pizza with cheese is so comforting because we’re literally being mothered by flowering plants and bovines?
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Vandy’s star guard Tyler Tanner, who finished with 20, ran the length of the court smiling, unbothered, so often that Florida took to comforting him.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Humanity’s entire corpus of information is available in the comfort of your home.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Birkenstock Arizona With timeless style and legendary comfort from the anatomical footbed, the Birkenstock Arizona is a perennial favorite.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Even Arizona fans, comforted by a big lead, clapped.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
No, a restaurant where conviviality flows like a broken water main, and the food is rich, comforting and detonating with flavor.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Calabria’s food is both bold and comforting.
—Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Perhaps pasta or pizza with cheese is so comforting because we’re literally being mothered by flowering plants and bovines?
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Your domestic world is comforting.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Vandy’s star guard Tyler Tanner, who finished with 20, ran the length of the court smiling, unbothered, so often that Florida took to comforting him.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
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In a statement, Boulder police said encouraging victims and witnesses to come forward is critical to moving the investigation forward and preventing further harm.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pacifica’s title aspirations in Crestview League softball received a few encouraging signs Thursday in another duel with Cypress.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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Others use kratom to self-treat chronic pain, to get a relaxing high or to self-treat mental health issues such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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And for me, there’s no better detour in Europe than visiting a public bath or spa for a relaxing, good soak.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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The brand is now repositioning itself as a lifestyle rewards program that goes beyond rewarding expenditures on rent to include broader housing expenses like mortgages.—
Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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This excursion offers a rewarding ratio of natural wonders per miles driven.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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The formula includes soothing hydrators such as glycerin, dimethicone, and glyceryl behenate, plus antioxidants (vitamin E and C derivatives) to help calm and protect the skin.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The design is modern and clean-lined with soaring peaked ceilings, lots of dark wood, soothing white and neutral accents and, importantly, private outdoor space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Inn stays shut during winter and ‘pack ice’ season, which some locals will tell you is the most beautiful time of all—for snowmobiling and snowshoeing through the Island’s interior by day, and come evening, getting invited into someone's warm shed for a tipple and a chat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2001, the couple, who did not have children, retired to Miami in search of warmer beaches.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 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
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She got married and began meeting with a life coach to help determine the most fulfilling career path.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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While the city's buzzy tuk-tuks are good for sights further afield, like the Kuang Si Falls, the hotel's free bike rentals make traversing the city a pleasant and satisfying experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Be Quiet's proprietary silent switches deliver brand-consistent whispery keystrokes while maintaining a pleasant level of resistance to make typing feel satisfying.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Daniel is choosing to remember Allison as a loving individual who spent her last moments taking care of her friend in need.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Audrey Jones described her brother — who left behind two children — as loving, kind and compassionate.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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