CONSOLATION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

consolation

noun

ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of consolation

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 The Celtics closed out their NBA Summer League campaign with a 103-97 consolation-game loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 July 2026 Instead of playing in Sunday’s final, the two traditional soccer powers will be relegated to a third-place bronze match Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium that will provide little consolation to either team or their fan bases. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Depending on the results of other games, the Warriors will either participate in a four-team playoff, or play a final consolation game over the next three days. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 Florian Verhaeghe and Theo Attissogbe also scored before Australia crossed for a late consolation try that slightly reduced the margin but not the local concern over the Wallabies' run of nine losses in 10 tests. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consolation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation

Noun

Seeing your pup happily playing in the backyard or snoozing on the couch can provide reassurance for you without creating confusion for your dog.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Still, some senators have sought reassurances the fund won't be resurrected in some form.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Definition of reassurance

Noun

Most recently, he’s rallied to add a further bit of brightness to his public profile by turning in a stellar domination of the Ohio Derby, much to the relief of his veteran trainer Steve Asmussen and his jockey Jose Ortiz.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Cancy McArn, the district’s superintendent, sent a rebuttal letter Thursday to Gordon rejecting the county office’s conclusion that the new teachers’ union agreement would not provide enough financial relief to help the district avoid insolvency.

— Chaewon Chung Updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of relief

Noun

As such, Pinheiro was correct in reversing his original decision, leaving Embolo in tears and in need of consoling by team-mates.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Miller, who said the plan for the team was to keep playing next season, even without access to the state playoffs, tried to offer consoling words.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026

Definition of consoling

Noun

Designed with pretty pleats and a billowy silhouette, this A-line style delivers a polished look without sacrificing comfort thanks to its ruffled elastic waistband.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
There’s still a common misconception that comfort and elegance are two separate concepts, but loafers and mom jeans are two wardrobe staples that prove otherwise.

— Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of comfort

Noun

Jane Schoenbrun’s attention-grabbing feature debut is an immersive horror drama about how online spaces provide both solace and isolation for lonely teenagers.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
In 2012, after losing his job, his girlfriend, and his appendix following an emergency appendectomy, Mark Fischbach was seeking solace.

— Shannon Carlin, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of solace

Noun

Al Ahli, who are set to lose their manager Matthias Jaissle to Newcastle United, had shortlisted Slot as a potential replacement, but are unlikely to receive any encouragement.

— Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026
But his avuncular encouragement of Tony in what could be absolute folly brings real heart to this section — until calamity intrudes.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

Trump has pardoned virtually all Capitol rioters and frequently expresses sympathy for them.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 31 July 2026
Before the recording was played, Judge William Sullivan warned jurors not to allow sympathy, anger, passion or pity to influence their verdict.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of sympathy

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