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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
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
After Wolves avoided relegation with a level of comfort last season under Pereira, the expectation within Molineux is to use a stress-free campaign as a stepping stone to something more.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
But these end-of-life visions don’t just comfort the dying.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Touch also plays a key role—massage provides comfort, reduces stress, and strengthens the bond between canine and owner.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
After Wolves avoided relegation with a level of comfort last season under Pereira, the expectation within Molineux is to use a stress-free campaign as a stepping stone to something more.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
This can be as simple as body and brake caliper colors right the way through to comfort packages.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
But these end-of-life visions don’t just comfort the dying.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Adjective
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He’s been better as a reliever, but his most recent move back to the rotation has been encouraging.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Seeing Jackson, who has been shelved two weeks with a lower extremity issue, walking on his own Tuesday was encouraging.—
Omar Kelly
August 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, the glaring difference, should Jackson Jr. have his way politically, is that voters would return him to office even after a federal prison stint, rewarding bad behavior.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025
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Researchers found that in some domains of relocation, moving was more rewarding than stressful.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The suite’s interiors reflect the nature on the doorstep, with a soothing color palette of earthy browns, soft taupes and warm greens.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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And to keep the delicate eye area calm, La Roche-Posay’s signature thermal spring water provides a soothing, antioxidant boost, helping ease irritation while addressing the water retention that often contributes to puffiness.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Why Portugal is having a moment Portugal’s blend of history, walkable cities, warm hospitality, and affordability is hitting the sweet spot for American travelers.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Legionnaires is a bacterial pneumonia, caused by the bacteria legionella, which grows in warm water.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The fleeting but fulfilling chance encounter between the two young loners has the air of a meet-cute tale, and there’s certainly a romantic feel to how their situation develops.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
17 Aug. 2025
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But the decisions made from the soul are usually pretty fulfilling.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Yet Sweeney gives the movie a throughline that is strangely satisfying.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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During the height of summer, nothing is quite as satisfying as ice-cold fruit, and this retro recipe combines sweet, frozen fruit with a luxuriously creamy base that can be sliced and served whenever a friend stops by or a craving strikes.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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Long Story Short bounces back and forth through time — going as far back as the Fifties, and as recent as the present day — to tell the story of a loving but dysfunctional Jewish American family.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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Patricia Heaton played his wife, Debra, along with Brad Garrett as his brother Robert, and Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts as his loving but overbearing parents.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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And then, people really loved it, which was really nice and so gratifying.—
Kristin Robinson,
Billboard,
13 Aug. 2025
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So it's been very gratifying to see the incredible chemistry that the four of them have had since the beginning.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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