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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
Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Four Seasons Resort Whistler are ski-in, ski-out stays, each with an exceptional steakhouse and all the comforts for which the two brands are known.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, the moment encouraged the Soviet population to agitate for household comforts.
—Justin Worland, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
But beyond these quintessential Mexican comforts sits the inventive, nuanced fare from La Dama, a party-with-polish treasure inspired by chef-owner Emmanuel Corona's upbringing in the country’s southern and central regions.
—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
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
The hotel’s 88 rooms blend modern comforts with the property’s dairy farm roots.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Four Seasons Resort Whistler are ski-in, ski-out stays, each with an exceptional steakhouse and all the comforts for which the two brands are known.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, the moment encouraged the Soviet population to agitate for household comforts.
—Justin Worland, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
But beyond these quintessential Mexican comforts sits the inventive, nuanced fare from La Dama, a party-with-polish treasure inspired by chef-owner Emmanuel Corona's upbringing in the country’s southern and central regions.
—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
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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Like all Sierra Towers units, the dwelling comes with a fleet of amenities, including 24/7 security, valet parking, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a steam room.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Opportunities and amenities are scant.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 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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As a child of welfare, the luxuries of a bourgeois housewife meant zero to her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s agenda—rent freezes, universal childcare, free public transit—echoes the frustrations of a city where affordability and dignity have become luxuries.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Malik’s boss is not happy that Malik doesn’t have a grip on the Crane brothers, though Malik assures him that Amos frightened Sarah into backing off — and that Dinah is tucked away at a safe house.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Though, as Karbler assures, between STRATCOM and the Pentagon, the government conducts around 400 kinds of rehearsals, exercises, and conferences to practice for crisis events like this, and that includes various cabinet members.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is wild country, and part of its charm is the absence of modern conveniences.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Expect festive touches in-room, thoughtful family conveniences, and layouts that make winter mornings and starlit evenings feel intentionally cozy.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Esther reassures Joanne that those qualities and rituals have always been a part of her, with or without Noah.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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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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“Comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforts. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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