1
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
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
So Electric Houses and Electric Breakfasts initially brought more comforts to the already comfortable, although more widespread electrification in the 1910s and later ultimately brought gadgets like toasters to nearly every household.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Like previous Freedom pods, the XL is basic and bare inside, bringing a few simple comforts but no frills.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
They are being ripped away from the New York City comforts.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Eco effort Il Salviatino embraces adaptive reuse by blending traditional Florentine architecture and design elements with modern comforts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Now a colorful tiny house hotel, each one offers the comforts of home to Cape Charles visitors.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Artificial lights at night reveal the progress of civilization as new settlements spring up and electric grids expand, bringing the comforts of modern life.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
As the crew regained contact with Earth and locked on with the glowing blue marble once again, Christina Koch marveled at lunar flyby experience but paid special homage to the comforts awaiting back home.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 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
Protect your energy by choosing restorative comforts at home.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
So Electric Houses and Electric Breakfasts initially brought more comforts to the already comfortable, although more widespread electrification in the 1910s and later ultimately brought gadgets like toasters to nearly every household.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Like previous Freedom pods, the XL is basic and bare inside, bringing a few simple comforts but no frills.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
They are being ripped away from the New York City comforts.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Eco effort Il Salviatino embraces adaptive reuse by blending traditional Florentine architecture and design elements with modern comforts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Now a colorful tiny house hotel, each one offers the comforts of home to Cape Charles visitors.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Artificial lights at night reveal the progress of civilization as new settlements spring up and electric grids expand, bringing the comforts of modern life.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
As the crew regained contact with Earth and locked on with the glowing blue marble once again, Christina Koch marveled at lunar flyby experience but paid special homage to the comforts awaiting back home.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 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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The study ranked factors truckers consider in order of importance, including ability to find available parking spaces, convenience to the route, ease of getting in and out, safety and security, amenities offered and, in last place, whether the parking area is publicly or privately owned.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The marble bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs and separate rain showers, with Frederic Malle amenities in most rooms and Acqua di Parma products in top suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Not extras, not luxuries -- the basics.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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How the audience laughed, the poet assures us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 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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The campground includes a private sandy beach, along with fishing areas and space for kayaking, plus a playground and on-site conveniences like a camp store and laundry access.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Who ever ponders the conveniences of that 20th century innovation, the airplane, that makes 21st century hustle possible?—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her Orthodox priest reassures her that nobody is without sin.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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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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“Comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforts. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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