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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’s the great consolation of getting older.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Rooms are in muted tones of grey, green, and dusky blue, and even the smallest have plenty of space with king-size beds and a table and chairs—the city views are more interesting, but the ones overlooking the courtyard have dinky Juliette balconies as a consolation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Lauryn Kim homered and Kayla Cisneros, Addy Everett and Lizzie Hobbs each had two hits in Millikan’s 7-6 triumph over San Diego Cathedral in the consolation final.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The Angels at least can take some consolation in the fact that Detmers was so good.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Rooms are in muted tones of grey, green, and dusky blue, and even the smallest have plenty of space with king-size beds and a table and chairs—the city views are more interesting, but the ones overlooking the courtyard have dinky Juliette balconies as a consolation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Lauryn Kim homered and Kayla Cisneros, Addy Everett and Lizzie Hobbs each had two hits in Millikan’s 7-6 triumph over San Diego Cathedral in the consolation final.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The Angels at least can take some consolation in the fact that Detmers was so good.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
Noun
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Ronald McDonald House officials said their goal is to provide exceptional comfort and relief to families caring for sick or injured children.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Early estimates pegged total consumer tax relief at $135 billion to $150 billion, with Bank of America Research projecting refunds alone running 18% higher than 2025.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Magid, a media consultant that has worked for decades with TV networks and stations, believes local and national TV-news organizations need to start giving viewers more context, depth and emotional reassurance, rather than relying on breaking news and dozens of star anchors and correspondents.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Others started touching each other for reassurance.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes in comfort; other times in warning.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite the losses and ongoing uncertainty, Hunter finds comfort in the fact her family made it out alive.—
Ryan Brennan
April 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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During Game 1, Doncic offered advice and encouragement to his teammates from the bench.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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With a little encouragement, and after a bit of sake, Isa Briones will pull out her party trick at karaoke.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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As conflict continues to destabilise the Middle East, the Gulf States elite are seeking solace in European alternatives that offer comparable financial benefits with a far lower risk of war on the doorstep.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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Generation after generation get solace in Ian Curtis’ words, and the way that the music fitted them so wonderfully.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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His apparently boundless sympathy for others stops short of his own wife.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Idubor extended her sympathies to Long’s family.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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This action demonstrates the president’s monumental cruelty, total lack of empathy and compassion, pathological narcissism, boundless vengefulness, abysmal ignorance and glaring immaturity.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the South, manners are all about genuine kindness and compassion.—
Katherine Owen,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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