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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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4
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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
The commenter argues that K’s desire to host in her own space, with all the comforts of home, is not unreasonable.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
While the building itself dates back to 1910, the B&B is filled with all sorts of modern comforts and amenities, including a game and media room on the third floor.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025
Familiar comforts with an action-heavy twist The demo provided by Nintendo jumps around to show off the different aspects of gameplay that will make up the core experience.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Teva ReEmber Terrain Slip-ons One of the most underrated comforts of camping is camp shoes.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
At brunch, expect comforts like shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles, along with a roundup of classic and creative brunch cocktails.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
One alternative to spending the night in a tent (or even sleeping in the open air) is glamping, which combines the benefits of being outdoors with many of the comforts of home.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Original oak panelling, bespoke cabinetry, and subtle marquetry nod to Russell’s meticulous eye, while recent updates bring all the comforts of modern living without losing any of the house’s historic charm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
The commenter argues that K’s desire to host in her own space, with all the comforts of home, is not unreasonable.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
While the building itself dates back to 1910, the B&B is filled with all sorts of modern comforts and amenities, including a game and media room on the third floor.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025
Familiar comforts with an action-heavy twist The demo provided by Nintendo jumps around to show off the different aspects of gameplay that will make up the core experience.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Teva ReEmber Terrain Slip-ons One of the most underrated comforts of camping is camp shoes.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
At brunch, expect comforts like shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles, along with a roundup of classic and creative brunch cocktails.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
One alternative to spending the night in a tent (or even sleeping in the open air) is glamping, which combines the benefits of being outdoors with many of the comforts of home.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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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
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The Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City has 700 guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the Wasatch Mountains, along with amenities like fire pits and multiple dining options.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The unit offers modest amenities like televisions, table tennis, and limited exercise space, but remains tightly regulated.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 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
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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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An extension of little luxuries, this trend is an easy way to treat yourself to something both beautiful and delicious!—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Amazon gift bestsellers span little luxuries that make easy gifts for women, practical picks that double as gifts for men, and culinary crowd-pleasers for bosses or housewarmings.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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But all resolves in that typically heartwarming Modern Family way, when Cam privately assures Mitchell that he may have been left out of a chat, but he'll never be left out of the heart of the family.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 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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Basic research funded by NSF paved the way for everyday conveniences such as smartphones, the Google search engine and artificial intelligence.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Start with the fact that these guys have zero artificial amplification, and many of their selections—Shakedown Street, Help on the Way, Estimated Prophet and Terrapin Station, to name a few—rely, in their original forms, on pedal effects, reverb, electric keys and other conveniences of voltage.—
John Briley,
Outside,
28 Sep. 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
Cite this Entry
“Comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforts. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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