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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
That their case is on appeal is of little consolation to a number of those recent evictees, some of whom are now for the first time experiencing homelessness.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
These little moments of autonomy are what brings comfort and consolation in death, and that affords some dignity for us.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
In the So Cal Holiday Tournament, Dylan Hurley poured in a game-high 19 points, as Whitman-Hanson staved off a comeback bid by Issaquah (WA) to win a consolation bout, 49-47.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
His daughters might find this to be a bitter-tasting irony, but the consolation is real—particularly for an actor like Nora, who eventually finds creative catharsis playing the part Gustav based on her.
—Susie Goldsbrough, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2025
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
These little moments of autonomy are what brings comfort and consolation in death, and that affords some dignity for us.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
In the So Cal Holiday Tournament, Dylan Hurley poured in a game-high 19 points, as Whitman-Hanson staved off a comeback bid by Issaquah (WA) to win a consolation bout, 49-47.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
His daughters might find this to be a bitter-tasting irony, but the consolation is real—particularly for an actor like Nora, who eventually finds creative catharsis playing the part Gustav based on her.
—Susie Goldsbrough, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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For businesses, the government and families, these financial challenges are mounting with no relief in sight.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Stidham now sports that same 8, Kubiak’s old number, as Nix’s relief, one cruel ankle twist away from the throne, over the last two seasons.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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This often takes the form of vague reassurances or postponed decisions that feel kind in the moment but create confusion over time.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Dimon’s contrasting remarks are likely to offer some reassurance to workers, signaling that at least some business leaders recognize that replacing employees with AI—without policies to support those displaced—could have serious social consequences.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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These days, toast is a canvas for both creativity and comfort, so why not brighten up the morning by bringing in color and spice, tenderness and crunch, sweetness and tang?—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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That comfort becomes the foundation for parent friendships and small social circles that can grow organically.—
Akilah Siti Easter,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2026
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People also flooded her comments and DMs with prayers, encouragement and stories of their own.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Millions of supporters are sharing messages of encouragement and reflection in response to the journey.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Those who are totally against their return will take solace in Maguire’s perspective.—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Church buildings are meant to be places of peace and solace, where worshipers can hear and live out this message.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The cruel paparazzi shot accompanying the latest headlines had a lot to do with the wellspring of sympathy for Rourke.—
Steve Garbarino,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Jan. 2026
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Roberts and Justice Sonia Sotomayor, both owners of multiple residential properties, expressed some sympathy for Cook.—
Mark Sherman,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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The number Seven is an extremely sensitive point that marks moments of insight, compassion and self-discovery.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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This invites compassion for stories that tug at your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2026
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