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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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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
Carlos Grider, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The 2-in-1 Hot Tool and Air Glosser is upgraded with a Liquid Gold colorway and achieves salon-quality, camera-ready blowouts from the comforts of home sweet home.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Mar. 2026
Travelers often demand all the comforts of home – 24/7 service, air conditioning, and a Starbucks in the lobby.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The lack of power makes even the most basic comforts unavailable.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Those onboard comforts are paired with true go-anywhere capability.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
There's also Shukette for shareable mezze, the Odeon for martinis and frites, and Don Angie for red sauce comforts.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Coat iron pieces with WD-40 to get ahead of the rust and maintain the comforts of your outdoor living areas.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
For more than a dozen years, the lowest fare ticket category has been a boon for budget travelers willing to trade comforts for a cheaper price.
—Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Trump has a video conference with French First Lady Brigitte Macron to discuss initiatives to end cyberbullying, meets with Queen Rania of Jordan to discuss helping foster children and comforts former Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The base blends sesame and rice bran oils for a cushiony, fast-absorbing texture that immediately comforts dry skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Strange to say, her mother’s retort comforts her.
—Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
Ilya even comforts Shane in a moment of panic by calling him his boyfriend, a simple but monumental step for Hollanov, as the internet has dubbed them.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Her mother, Andrea Swift, comforts her.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
In one of the most raw and intimate scenes from the entire season, Ruby comforts a grieving James in the darkness of his bedroom.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 28 Nov. 2025
Noun
Unfortunately, the prospect of sacrificing life’s comforts to achieve and live in Lean FIRE, or even FIRE, is too much for some to fathom.
—Carlos Grider, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The 2-in-1 Hot Tool and Air Glosser is upgraded with a Liquid Gold colorway and achieves salon-quality, camera-ready blowouts from the comforts of home sweet home.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Mar. 2026
Travelers often demand all the comforts of home – 24/7 service, air conditioning, and a Starbucks in the lobby.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The lack of power makes even the most basic comforts unavailable.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Those onboard comforts are paired with true go-anywhere capability.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
There's also Shukette for shareable mezze, the Odeon for martinis and frites, and Don Angie for red sauce comforts.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Coat iron pieces with WD-40 to get ahead of the rust and maintain the comforts of your outdoor living areas.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
For more than a dozen years, the lowest fare ticket category has been a boon for budget travelers willing to trade comforts for a cheaper price.
—Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Nothing comforts quite like a spoon bread does.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Trump has a video conference with French First Lady Brigitte Macron to discuss initiatives to end cyberbullying, meets with Queen Rania of Jordan to discuss helping foster children and comforts former Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The base blends sesame and rice bran oils for a cushiony, fast-absorbing texture that immediately comforts dry skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Strange to say, her mother’s retort comforts her.
—Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
Ilya even comforts Shane in a moment of panic by calling him his boyfriend, a simple but monumental step for Hollanov, as the internet has dubbed them.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Her mother, Andrea Swift, comforts her.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
In one of the most raw and intimate scenes from the entire season, Ruby comforts a grieving James in the darkness of his bedroom.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforts
Noun
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Toward the end of 2022 and into 2023, Perardi and Youngblood spoke constantly, looping through the same horror, the same consolations.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Over three nights, hundreds of drivers in both Super Late Model and Open Wheel Modified divisions will battle through prelims on Thursday and Friday, including hot laps, heat races, consolations, and qualifiers, to earn a spot in Saturday’s high-stakes finale.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Boise State is nearing completion of its $70 million project, which will seat approximately 1,600 and feature amenities for student-athletes, such as a nutrition center and a lounge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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The team sent a survey to fans Saturday through email with the goal of better understanding preferences related to amenities, experiences and potential ticket offerings.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The houses below are famously adorned with colorful reliefs that recount the history of each owner’s family.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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From the old mail chute in the lobby to the original grand marble portrait reliefs on the ornate curving staircase, attention to historical preservation adds charm in all the public—and even not-so-public—spaces, like the basement bank safe where the original Coca-Cola recipe once resided.—
Su-Jit Lin,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The food is consistently good, but the view and the vibes are the real luxuries.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All the used books at The Reading Room are $8, an uncomplicated pricing system that assures that everything is a fair price and means that, with some searching, patrons may stumble upon a great deal.—
Margaret Littman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Yes Through the medium of her extra income, the working wife can equip her house with all modern conveniences and engage capable, trustworthy servants who can adequately take care of her home and family.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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This is wild country, and part of its charm is the absence of modern conveniences.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ghostwriting has been around forever, the Association of Ghostwriters reassures its clients.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Porcelain tile also offers long-term durability, which reassures buyers.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforts. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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