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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
South Washington County won the consolation title.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored within six minutes to put PSG ahead and render Jordan Teze’s late goal a consolation.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
So there’s a special poignancy—even a measure of consolation—in the arrival of a new work, from another source entirely, that exemplifies the intelligence and the rigor of Wiseman’s methods.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
New signing Tiago scored a consolation goal in the 95th minute, assisted by Zakaria Taifi.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored within six minutes to put PSG ahead and render Jordan Teze’s late goal a consolation.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
So there’s a special poignancy—even a measure of consolation—in the arrival of a new work, from another source entirely, that exemplifies the intelligence and the rigor of Wiseman’s methods.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
New signing Tiago scored a consolation goal in the 95th minute, assisted by Zakaria Taifi.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
Noun
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James Venick gave up no runs in three innings of relief with five strikeouts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Kahn also was accused of unlawfully receiving COVID-19 pandemic relief money from California.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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At a time when The Pitt has set a new standard for what medical TV shows look, sound, and feel like, Scrubs is a reassurance rather than a reimagining.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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The country’s population read it as reassurance without words, a visual message that life goes on.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Choose cooling fabrics and styles, like cotton skirts, flowy blouses, or linen shorts, that easily elevate outfits without sacrificing comfort.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tools like ambient lighting, coupled with current design trends, allow car buyers to personalize their interiors for comfort and style, making the most of time spent in the car.—
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Skinner, with the encouragement of other property owners, decided to fight back.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Some 13- and 15-year-olds may be ready to use social media to responsibly connect with friends and family, people who share their hobbies and interests, and even use social media to find support and solace in like-minded communities.—
Caden Rosenbaum,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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Other victims may also feel some solace now that they have been heard.—
Geoffrey Greif,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026
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What sympathy there may have been for a cornered, bruised Iranian regime among its neighbors has faded in the face of Tehran’s escalation.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the early 1950s, McCarthy destroyed reputations and careers, mostly through congressional hearings and public accusations, fostering a climate in which individuals were fired over even the faintest suspicions of Communist sympathies.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Not only are federal resources shrinking but, as Jackson pointed out, compassion for those who are unhoused is also in short supply.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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And taxpayers deserve confidence that compassion is paired with competence.—
Timothy M. Herbst,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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