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
Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Guests feel transported to a bygone era while enjoying all the comforts of modern luxury.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
These may be small comforts if your grandmother is pricing you out of your neighborhood.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Life in the hotel — stuck in a room, without the comforts of home, without the ability to cook for yourself, and not knowing what comes next — has taken a real toll on the displaced, according to Powe.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Volkswagen managed to incorporate some pragmatic features and comforts.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
The viral TikTok post included several photos of Dora enjoying the many home comforts, such as her own bed and blankets, soft carpets, and toys of her own.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The Modern Prefab Steel Frame Tiny House has all the comforts of home, including an inviting front porch, all packed into a modest 320 square feet of space.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
The other accommodation classes, while less over-the-top, still offer comforts and design details that elevate a sleeper car to something more like a dream state.
—Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
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
Some are small comforts that keep me sane at 35,000 feet; others are practical tools that streamline security lines, hotel check-ins, and everything in between.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Guests feel transported to a bygone era while enjoying all the comforts of modern luxury.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
These may be small comforts if your grandmother is pricing you out of your neighborhood.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Life in the hotel — stuck in a room, without the comforts of home, without the ability to cook for yourself, and not knowing what comes next — has taken a real toll on the displaced, according to Powe.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Volkswagen managed to incorporate some pragmatic features and comforts.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
The viral TikTok post included several photos of Dora enjoying the many home comforts, such as her own bed and blankets, soft carpets, and toys of her own.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The Modern Prefab Steel Frame Tiny House has all the comforts of home, including an inviting front porch, all packed into a modest 320 square feet of space.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
The other accommodation classes, while less over-the-top, still offer comforts and design details that elevate a sleeper car to something more like a dream state.
—Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
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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
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The report offers no solutions or consolations on the matter.—
Zoe Pearl,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 2025
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Be aware that Frontier charges low base fares with additional fees for seat assignments, carry-on and checked bags and other amenities.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Previously owned by John Fogerty—and briefly before him, Sylvester Stallone—the property combines serene country charm with celebrity-caliber amenities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Existing savings reliefs and incentives tilt heavily in favor of the better off, and are inordinately complicated to boot.—
Clive Crook,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 2025
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From there, the Cadillac Escalade IQL adds layers of luxuries that Cadillac buyers are used to, from a rear seat entertainment system with wireless AKG headphones to powered seats, a spacious third row and retractable running boards to assist every passenger climbing into the cabin.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Spending grew faster than incomes, eating into savings, and much of it came from necessities rather than luxuries.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Concentrating the Black population in a majority-minority district assures some degree of representation.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Limonov, being dead, is one of the few characters appearing under his own name, and a pre-film credit assures us that The Wizard of the Kremlin is a work of fiction.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 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
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Even though our homes now have the modern-day conveniences of air conditioning and heat, the stately appearance of a four-poster bed has given it staying power.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Many states and voters have embraced early voting and by mail as conveniences to expand participation, safeguard against weather emergencies and, in some states, produce faster tallies of election results.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 Aug. 2025
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Another commenter reassures her that privacy matters more than curiosity.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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And cultivate the executive presence that reassures stakeholders even amid uncertainty.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforts. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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