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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
Despite Fossil Ridge’s defeat in the opening game, the SaberCats still have the talent to make noise in the consolation side of the bracket.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
How can a narrator who can play off Proust against Gillian Rose seriously expect to find consolation in the old myths about the baby in the manger and the man rising from death?
—Book Marks
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
As a bit of a consolation present for a Monday evening, the Front Man dropped off a package wrapped tightly in a bow: a new teaser for the final season of Squid Game.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 May 2025
On Friday, Boise State defeated San Jose State 3-0 in the consolation final and then swept Texas A&M-Corpus Christi for the Southland championship.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
How can a narrator who can play off Proust against Gillian Rose seriously expect to find consolation in the old myths about the baby in the manger and the man rising from death?
—Book Marks
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
As a bit of a consolation present for a Monday evening, the Front Man dropped off a package wrapped tightly in a bow: a new teaser for the final season of Squid Game.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 May 2025
On Friday, Boise State defeated San Jose State 3-0 in the consolation final and then swept Texas A&M-Corpus Christi for the Southland championship.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
Noun
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And the Wing itself was founded by seven suffragists to provide war relief.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Although medical marijuana can provide relief for people with conditions like arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cancer and other illnesses, overuse has been linked to potential health risks, especially for seniors.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Maybe what Devers experienced Saturday could be best described as reassurance — for him and everyone else at Third and King.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Recent research shows that about 78% of single adults tend to have an insecure attachment style, which is often characterized by either a strong need for reassurance or hyper-independence and a fear of vulnerability, abandonment and rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Recent Results and Performances Denmark qualified for the Euros with relative comfort, but their most recent Nations League campaign was more topsy-turvy.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The Midnight's hybrid construction (foam and coils) provides a balance of comfort and support.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Rather than targeted, cautiously executed uses, many throw generative AI at any task imaginable, with Big Tech’s encouragement.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2025
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For 16 years, the book quietly traveled in Sofia’s backpack, a secret project that blossomed into a treasure trove of encouragement and heartfelt memories.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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On Friday, three-plus months after creating a roster that was designed to lose, the general manager felt a degree of solace for his suffering.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Many young people lost the freedom of those formative years, taking solace in self-care and meditative, solo activities at home like crafting and reading.—
Kitty Ruskin,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Ironically, this was the one episode where viewers were beginning to feel some sympathy for Ralphie, as his son got critically injured while roleplaying Lord of the Rings.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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Communism was never discussed at meetings, but secret sympathies were difficult to sniff out.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 June 2025
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The lessons of compassion and resilience in the book will guide her path forward.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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The following are steps that managers and supervisors can take to promote compassion, create psychological safety, and show solidarity during these challenging times.—
Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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