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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
If he's really called up on Sunday and then posts a dominant ERA in his first three starts, the Phillies would be enjoying a significant consolation after losing their best pitcher for the rest of the year.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
DeLuca offers one final consolation to those struggling with their children’s sleep, no matter what phase the moon is in.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Sargent also got on the scoresheet in Norwich’s recent win against Portsmouth, and got that consolation right-footed strike at Carrow Road on Saturday.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Maybe that’s the only consolation of this job.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
DeLuca offers one final consolation to those struggling with their children’s sleep, no matter what phase the moon is in.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Sargent also got on the scoresheet in Norwich’s recent win against Portsmouth, and got that consolation right-footed strike at Carrow Road on Saturday.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Maybe that’s the only consolation of this job.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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The funds raised go directly toward UNICEF’s efforts to deliver emergency relief, clean water, vaccines and education to children around the world.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Otherwise, don't forget the power of basic pain relief remedies.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Then China cracked down on luxury goods, and management kept offering false reassurances with no new strategy.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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That means more reassurance, more validation, even flirtation — whatever keeps the user coming back.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Everyone just wants to have empathy and comfort for our families that were impacted.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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With the launch of shoes, the designer has added comfort to that list.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reaction to the Grand Blanc Township violence Statements of support, shock and encouragement quickly flooded social media.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Not the one on the field to celebrate a win, but the quieter one to punctuate a season — sharing hugs, backslaps and whispered words of encouragement for the winter to come, for a winter that has come too soon.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Emotional wellness has gradually emerged across social media, serving as a daily source of solace for many young people.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Even adults found solace in snuggling the dog.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Sep. 2025
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There is some sympathy for Potter among the players that this situation is not all his fault.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Kneeling was widely used by protesters and supporters after Floyd’s death to signal sympathy with the Black Lives Matter movement and a call for racial justice.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The red agate worn by his mother reflects silent compassion, and the pearl accents on the Wulu pendant evoke the gentle passage of time.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Maria Montessori knew that childhood offers a unique opportunity to nurture a new generationthat is ready to take on the challenges of their time with curiosity, compassion, and conviction.—
Jose Bolanos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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