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 The combativity award for his efforts on Saturday will be scant consolation. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2026 The two options create different experiences around the same dish without treating the alcohol-free pairing as a consolation. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Even the bronze medal match, a consolation for the semifinal losers, was thrilling. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 The Celtics closed out their NBA Summer League campaign with a 103-97 consolation-game loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consolation

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Noun

That strategy—adding explicit advice to the reassurance—may be the fix that allows doctors both to reassure and persuade patients to stick with a treatment protocol.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
Two label departures in three days, both accompanied by explicit reassurances that TWICE group activities will continue unchanged, suggest the transition is proceeding as planned rather than as a rupture.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of reassurance

Noun

Aetrex is a technology company that uses data and learnings to design and create footwear that is anatomically correct to support your body from the ground up, offering superior arch support and pain relief.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Araghchi was appointed Foreign Minister in 2024 by President Masoud Pezeshkian, with a mandate to secure sanctions relief.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 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

The Pro shares the same exact dimensions and geometry with the original X-Dome 1+, ensuring the same level of comfort at camp.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026
Thanks to their premium Italian leather, buttery-soft feel, and all-day comfort, buyers say the shoes offer good arch support.

— Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of comfort

Noun

Before the whole scene of domestic bliss is cut short, Cruz and Josie discuss their looming irrelevance as human foot soldiers in a future of wars fought by machines, finding brief solace in each other’s out-of-uniform bodies.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2026
For generations, the 103-year-old Catholic parish has been a beacon of solace and resistance for residents angry about the latest indignity to befall the historic heart of Latino Los Angeles.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of solace

Noun

Wise leaders create cultures that arm employees with the capacity, authority, and encouragement to deliver customer experiences with a surprise.

— Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
As the only manager to steer four different clubs to promotion from the second tier of English football, Neil Warnock has words of encouragement for all those looking to follow in his footsteps during the coming season.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

Coming-of-age films with variations of these characters and dynamics come around pretty often; rather more unusual are those written and played with this degree of care and compassion.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
The art of subtlety and nuance and true compassion and care for real-life people and real relationships is not a performance.

— Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

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