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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
Noun
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In a letter, interim superintendent Justin Hunt blamed, in part, the influx of COVID-19 relief funds for giving the school a false sense of security.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bank of America analyst Rafe Jadrosich said lower mortgage rates would bring some relief to house buyers grappling with high rates.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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These statements are meant to give workers reassurance that AI won’t completely replace people, highlighting an irreplaceable human trait that the technology supposedly cannot acquire.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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At the Embassy, Rubio spoke to staffers in the courtyard and could do little more than try to offer reassurance.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Now the number one new release of Amazon’s travel pillows, it’s crafted from high-density memory foam that provides 360-degree comfort.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Flooring company Anderson Tuftex is seeing a resurgence in plush carpeting for bedrooms, stairs, hallways, and living rooms, where plush carpets add texture and warmth while increasing acoustic comfort by reducing sound.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 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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Princess Kate has cited nature as a source of solace during her recent health journey.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pettersen enjoys living in Los Feliz, but like most of us, is drawn to the solace and peace that the mountains provide.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Aside from coordinating protests, protesters are reliant on internet connections with the outside world to broadcast pictures and videos of the crackdown to elicit international sympathy.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Jan. 2026
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Smith’s face, with the smoke-black eyes and hair of his Cherokee mother, seemed to beg for sympathy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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For Olivo, those messages were a reminder of the compassion that exists even in moments of sadness.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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This sense of compassion for the kill-hungry infected is new to the series, and while DaCosta and Garland take risks by playing tender moments between Kelson and Samson almost for laughs, the undeniable pathos provides a welcome break from the overriding tension.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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