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as in consolations
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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2
as in amenities
something that adds to one's ease of living
a family campground with all the comforts of home
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as in reliefs
reduction of or freedom from pain
a life of comfort
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as in luxuries
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 assures
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 comforts
Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Always-warm hospitality plays its part, but a lineup of trustworthy comforts with so-smart updates brings it home.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In the other, the teenage boys are becoming aware that their comforts come at the expense of others.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
McGovern was extradited in May and is now enjoying the sparse comforts of Portlaoise Prison; his trial will likely begin next year.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
For the first time in 2025, Missouri will play a football game outside the comforts of Memorial Stadium.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The King has always been reluctant to cut off his brother completely, and even their mother, Queen Elizabeth II, only went as far as to demote him as a working royal without taking away his title or his comforts.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2025
Over the past few years, Teasdale has grown to embrace the slow mornings and simple comforts that come with being a homebody, and Moisturizer, Wet Leg’s bright, celestial second album, captures small-hours moments, sofa snogs and falling into the buoyant daze of doing nothing all day.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Best Amazon Prime Day Outdoor Dining Set Deals Fall’s showstopping color is reason enough to bring the comforts of home outdoors with a table set for al fresco dining.
—Michelle Lau, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Redford played Officer Harold Beldon, a gentle embodiment of Death who comforts an elderly woman terrified of dying.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For me, that comforts and strengthens my faith.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
Julia comforts him with a soothing song, offering her Saint Anthony necklace to watch over him.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This hearty chicken chili comforts those nursing wintertime sniffles.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Each suite features artisinal details with modern comforts.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Always-warm hospitality plays its part, but a lineup of trustworthy comforts with so-smart updates brings it home.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In the other, the teenage boys are becoming aware that their comforts come at the expense of others.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
McGovern was extradited in May and is now enjoying the sparse comforts of Portlaoise Prison; his trial will likely begin next year.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
For the first time in 2025, Missouri will play a football game outside the comforts of Memorial Stadium.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The King has always been reluctant to cut off his brother completely, and even their mother, Queen Elizabeth II, only went as far as to demote him as a working royal without taking away his title or his comforts.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2025
Over the past few years, Teasdale has grown to embrace the slow mornings and simple comforts that come with being a homebody, and Moisturizer, Wet Leg’s bright, celestial second album, captures small-hours moments, sofa snogs and falling into the buoyant daze of doing nothing all day.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Best Amazon Prime Day Outdoor Dining Set Deals Fall’s showstopping color is reason enough to bring the comforts of home outdoors with a table set for al fresco dining.
—Michelle Lau, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
The monastery is central to the story, and its elder—named Zosima in the novel—comforts a woman who has lost her child, aged two years and nine months, with words that echo those uttered by Ambrose.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Redford played Officer Harold Beldon, a gentle embodiment of Death who comforts an elderly woman terrified of dying.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For me, that comforts and strengthens my faith.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
Julia comforts him with a soothing song, offering her Saint Anthony necklace to watch over him.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This hearty chicken chili comforts those nursing wintertime sniffles.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforts
Noun
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Droll and deadpan, Starnone’s novel offers an accounting of the tolls and the consolations of lifelong artistic pursuit.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet even in an awkward or hurtful breakup conversation, the person being broken up with is still offered the dignity of being told to their face that the relationship is ending; ghostees aren’t even allowed these small consolations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In practice, that means if a user is searching for a stay in a particular area with certain criteria that isn’t available, Airbnb will now suggest other rentals with similar prices and amenities in nearby areas.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The old main building at United’s training base did have similar amenities but the new, improved complex invites players to use them more frequently.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More impressively, its AI Modeling tools allow anyone to generate 3D models or reliefs from images or prompts, opening the door for newcomers who want to create without mastering traditional modeling software.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Oct. 2025
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Anchored by Studio Gypsandconcrete and IDAAF Architects constructivist candleholder designs, the tapered wax flambeaus twist and turn with plantlike reliefs winding up to the top.—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sanogo said that, when individuals do not have the resources to buy everyday essentials or discretionary luxuries, seeing others treat expensive items casually can create feelings of scarcity, which may lead to envy or resentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each comes equipped with a woodstove, real mattresses, and running water—unexpected luxuries so far from civilization.—
Outside Editors,
Outside,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trespassers of any kind need not be treated as guests, Miss Manners assures you.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
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This resolution strengthens the foundation for simulating reactor behavior and assures designers that graphite will perform its duties as expected.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ward and Curlee also started the app Counterbalance, which provides daily encouragements, recipes, community and more.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Rock royalty and actual royalty aside, the Chelsea’s remained popular since for its unique blending of traditional shoemaking materials with modern comfort conveniences, a combination that’s suited it to a time when sneakers are otherwise the norm.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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What vacation homes do offer, though, are a lot of conveniences that are especially helpful for families.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This framing reassures your partner that the relationship’s continuity matters.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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By keeping everyone moving on schedule, the Airport Dad reassures themselves that the trip will go smoothly.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforts. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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