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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
Then in the consolation championship game, Vinod and Chen beat Torrey Pines’ Jason Xu and Ricky Xu in straight sets, 21-16, 21-18.
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Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
And while Boca could not quite hang on for a point, there may be some consolation in having scored the goal of the tournament so far.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 21 June 2025
The consolation for Ortiz was getting into the Masters next year.
—Doug Ferguson, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Of some consolation to the Angels, Kochanowicz was mostly sharp before the rain came.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 14 June 2025
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Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
And while Boca could not quite hang on for a point, there may be some consolation in having scored the goal of the tournament so far.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 21 June 2025
The consolation for Ortiz was getting into the Masters next year.
—Doug Ferguson, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Of some consolation to the Angels, Kochanowicz was mostly sharp before the rain came.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
Noun
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Temporary air conditioning units can provide relief from extreme heat, however these systems consume tremendous amounts of energy.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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And there is a clock to be watched that ticks down toward relief.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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But Casas, whose family is from Cuba, has given students and faculty some reassurance.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Really, though, his many years of experience — which include preparing pitches in the Netherlands for the 1999 World Cup and five weeks in Canada on behalf of the International Cricket Council (ICC) — do offer reassurance.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Traits shape your willingness to try new things, your perception of effort, and your comfort level in different environments—making exercise a natural outlet for expressing these tendencies, said Matthew Sacco, PhD, a sports medicine psychologist at Cleveland Clinic.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
9 July 2025
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Over a balmy, slowly dissipating summer, nothing really pushes or pulls our aimless hero in either direction, and in this state of happy stagnation, melancholy becomes a comfort blanket.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Jason Bateman even offered Shepard some encouragement to lock it down.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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By July, a garden in full bloom may need some encouragement to keep its beautiful flowers in supply.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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As much as Michigan fans hated it, some took solace in putting a blemish on Ohio State’s otherwise triumphant season.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Some were able to escape the turmoil and find solace, and a new life on these shores.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2025
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No doubt, Purvis is dealing with a lot, but Harris’ mother expressed no sympathy.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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The union got their side of the story out on Instagram and other social media platforms, and citizens took up or expressed sympathy with their cause.—
Francis Ryan,
The Conversation,
8 July 2025
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Stripped of her powers under a red sun, Supergirl must rely on her grit, compassion and wits to guide Ruthye on a path of vengeance and justice, ultimately confronting the nature of violence and power.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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To many of them, advancing Christian dominance matters more than human compassion.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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