as in comforts
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 consolations
Toward the end of 2022 and into 2023, Perardi and Youngblood spoke constantly, looping through the same horror, the same consolations.
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Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Over three nights, hundreds of drivers in both Super Late Model and Open Wheel Modified divisions will battle through prelims on Thursday and Friday, including hot laps, heat races, consolations, and qualifiers, to earn a spot in Saturday’s high-stakes finale.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
There are no consolations to offer the grieving, really, but a squeeze of the hand, or a text, or a phone call, or a card in the mail can be transformative.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
Yet even in an awkward or hurtful breakup conversation, the person being broken up with is still offered the dignity of being told to their face that the relationship is ending; ghostees aren’t even allowed these small consolations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Over three nights, hundreds of drivers in both Super Late Model and Open Wheel Modified divisions will battle through prelims on Thursday and Friday, including hot laps, heat races, consolations, and qualifiers, to earn a spot in Saturday’s high-stakes finale.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
There are no consolations to offer the grieving, really, but a squeeze of the hand, or a text, or a phone call, or a card in the mail can be transformative.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
Yet even in an awkward or hurtful breakup conversation, the person being broken up with is still offered the dignity of being told to their face that the relationship is ending; ghostees aren’t even allowed these small consolations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolations
Noun
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Working with architect Eric Moser of MK Design Group and builder Allen Patterson of Allen Patterson Builders, the home was inspired by the timeless character of a traditional Lowcountry cottage, while also quietly embracing modern comforts.—
Mina Loudermilk,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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This daydream is a rite-of-passage experience, made even better when carried out from the warm comforts of a bubble bath.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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From the old mail chute in the lobby to the original grand marble portrait reliefs on the ornate curving staircase, attention to historical preservation adds charm in all the public—and even not-so-public—spaces, like the basement bank safe where the original Coca-Cola recipe once resided.—
Su-Jit Lin,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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One of the most unexpected reliefs came in the grocery store aisles.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Consolations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolations. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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