CONSOLATION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

consolation

noun

ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of consolation

as in comforting

the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor

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as in relief

a feeling of ease from grief or trouble the consolation that our favorite foods give us when we're having a bad day

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Recent Examples of consolation Instead of playing in Sunday’s final, the two traditional soccer powers will be relegated to a third-place bronze match Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium that will provide little consolation to either team or their fan bases. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Depending on the results of other games, the Warriors will either participate in a four-team playoff, or play a final consolation game over the next three days. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 Florian Verhaeghe and Theo Attissogbe also scored before Australia crossed for a late consolation try that slightly reduced the margin but not the local concern over the Wallabies' run of nine losses in 10 tests. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 After he and Nyland were seen jawing back and forth, Neymar buried the attempt, which was ultimately a consolation goal. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consolation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation

Noun

Long-range climate models aren’t offering much reassurance for the future either, with some projecting less rainfall and higher temperatures across the catchment in the decades ahead.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Drawing on her own experience as a mother of two, Haley was able to offer reassurance and guidance whenever Jordyn had questions.

— Christina Cardona, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of reassurance

Noun

Given Nolan’s famous aversion to AI, there was a relief in knowing this incredible display of creativity came primarily from practical effects and shooting on location.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Washington — Lower gas prices helped Americans feel more optimistic about the economy early this month, though that relief might be short lived if the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of relief

Noun

As such, Pinheiro was correct in reversing his original decision, leaving Embolo in tears and in need of consoling by team-mates.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Miller, who said the plan for the team was to keep playing next season, even without access to the state playoffs, tried to offer consoling words.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026

Definition of consoling

Noun

Name the number, make the plan, and choose comfort that will still make sense next week.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Odysseus counters that his lie helped win them the Trojan War, but Sinon fires back, saying that gives him no comfort when he is forced to wander among the dead.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026

Definition of comfort

Noun

In 2012, after losing his job, his girlfriend, and his appendix following an emergency appendectomy, Mark Fischbach was seeking solace.

— Shannon Carlin, Time, 14 July 2026
While Moana is off to a rough start at the box office, Disney can take solace, at least, in the success of Toy Story 5, which is projected by Deadline to earn $18 million this weekend.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of solace

Noun

Still, even with that encouragement, the thought of starting over again with someone new has been an emotional adjustment.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Providers recognize this transition has its ups and downs for their patients and offer some words of encouragement.

— Isabel Lopez, Parents, 14 July 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

Beyond helping during traumatic calls, Lopez, Domino’s handler, said bringing him to a scene represents an effort to show residents a different side of law enforcement, one built around compassion and trust.

— Verónica Egui Brito July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Food for thought Guests are also offered food for thought in workshops on topics like mindfulness, self-compassion over self-criticism, finding your why and how to get better sleep.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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