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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
When spring arrives, flowering trees in Front Range parks erupt with white and pink blossoms, a gorgeous sight that can offer a semblance of consolation for frustrated weekend tennis players enduring long waits for free courts.
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Just one consolation on an otherwise disappointing night for the Twins.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2025
Among teams, Aquinas is 12-1 and won the National Classic last week after winning the Boras Classic South consolation title.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The fact that Cole went down after the Yankees signed Fried is no small consolation.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 June 2025
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Just one consolation on an otherwise disappointing night for the Twins.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2025
Among teams, Aquinas is 12-1 and won the National Classic last week after winning the Boras Classic South consolation title.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The fact that Cole went down after the Yankees signed Fried is no small consolation.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 June 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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With the reassurance that care is available, residents can live the resort-like lifestyle to the fullest while also fostering deeper connections.—
Advertorial,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Junior provides a taste of the golden age of aviation with the comfort and reassurance of modern-day safety and technology.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Where To Stay: The stylish Buoy Haus Beach Resort, Autograph Collection, St. Thomas is a boutique resort with 92 guestrooms and 2 oceanfront suites, each designed with modern comfort and tropical elegance.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Thank you, Dad, for defending and standing by our right to learn, for placing our future above your comfort, for refusing to sell your daughters.—
Esther Ndumi Ngumbi,
NPR,
15 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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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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Still, despite all that, 4,000 stiff-upper-lipped partisans showed up in Anaheim over the weekend, seeking solace, inspiration and a winning way forward.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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After Monaco, a weekend during which Red Bull struggled to get anywhere close to McLaren’s performance at the front, Horner took solace in the fact Verstappen was only 25 points behind Piastri at the top of the championship, equivalent to just one race win.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 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 24 Jun. 2025.
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