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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
But the finding was no consolation to animal-rights activists, who freshly condemned New York City’s carriage horse industry after Lady’s death.
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Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
What can be dizzying about the collection is the way traditional themes of Yiddish song and Hebrew liturgy — lyrics of resilience in the face of persecution, prayers of consolation for the brokenhearted, Lamentations read on Tisha B’Av — are recast with the Palestinians as their protagonists.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
As scarlet blood streams from the gash in my elbow and bruises begin to bloom spectacularly across my leg, my ego finds a small consolation: the blissful solitude of this trail.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
Pareja moved to the 18s last year, lost her second match in the round of 64, and then battled back to prevail for the consolation title, equivalent to fifth place.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
What can be dizzying about the collection is the way traditional themes of Yiddish song and Hebrew liturgy — lyrics of resilience in the face of persecution, prayers of consolation for the brokenhearted, Lamentations read on Tisha B’Av — are recast with the Palestinians as their protagonists.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
As scarlet blood streams from the gash in my elbow and bruises begin to bloom spectacularly across my leg, my ego finds a small consolation: the blissful solitude of this trail.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
Pareja moved to the 18s last year, lost her second match in the round of 64, and then battled back to prevail for the consolation title, equivalent to fifth place.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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The Kerrville district threw all available resources into flood relief from the start, even as grief swept through its schools.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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Wednesday will be the first day of relief after several days of high temperatures in the 90s.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
16 Aug. 2025
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This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.—
Paul Kopec,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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European Council President António Costa says there is a difficult road ahead, but the U.S.'s support has brought reassurance.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 Aug. 2025
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The result features a latticed midsole and seamless and adaptive upper that can deliver immersive airflow and second-skin comfort.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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Our goal here has always been to maintain an engine that keeps rolling and keeps providing a high-quality comfort sitcom.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Players drew encouragement from effectiveness at the goal line, where Rodgers and company scored on Tampa’s first unit on two of three attempts.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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All the while, your helpful, entertaining partner makes sure you never get lost and offers plenty of encouragement.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Aug. 2025
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Kramer had documented much of Bieber’s time at the studio, and Bieber seems to find solace in the idyllic area.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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The American people are seeking solace and inspiration from its leaders, not pettiness and skullduggery.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Filming largely from David’s perspective, and augmenting the action with cultural politics, Lee seems fully in sympathy with the protagonist’s viewpoint.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Linda obviously wasn’t offended by the popular entertainer’s lack of sympathy and had apparently forgiven him.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Zoo officials said the 160-pound gorilla, who had received training on how to be a good mother, appeared to act out of maternal compassion for the human child.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Amid a series of alarming tweets in 2020, Kardashian spoke out about West's health, asking for compassion.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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