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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
If he's really called up on Sunday and then posts a dominant ERA in his first three starts, the Phillies would be enjoying a significant consolation after losing their best pitcher for the rest of the year.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
DeLuca offers one final consolation to those struggling with their children’s sleep, no matter what phase the moon is in.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Sargent also got on the scoresheet in Norwich’s recent win against Portsmouth, and got that consolation right-footed strike at Carrow Road on Saturday.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Maybe that’s the only consolation of this job.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
DeLuca offers one final consolation to those struggling with their children’s sleep, no matter what phase the moon is in.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Sargent also got on the scoresheet in Norwich’s recent win against Portsmouth, and got that consolation right-footed strike at Carrow Road on Saturday.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Maybe that’s the only consolation of this job.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
Noun
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But the relief is short-lived, as the structures around Shibuya Crossing begin to implode.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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In terms of how the oral medicine works, JOURNAVX provides relief by blocking pain signals found in the periphery, not in the brain, like traditional opioids.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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The familiarity of these efforts brings some reassurance; nothing is new under the media sun.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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And that’s a shame, because reassurance is what their audiences crave most when the world around them teeters.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Vivaia’s square-toe, ankle Chelsea boots give the classic shoe a modern upgrade with a sleek silhouette and all-day comfort.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Many find comfort in the belief that someday, in the far-off future, this genocide will be condemned by all.—
Literary Hub
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Reaction to the Grand Blanc Township violence Statements of support, shock and encouragement quickly flooded social media.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Not the one on the field to celebrate a win, but the quieter one to punctuate a season — sharing hugs, backslaps and whispered words of encouragement for the winter to come, for a winter that has come too soon.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Nina has recently lost her mother and finds solace in this relationship.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Trustees John Birt and Chris Coker said prayers would benefit students and give them a period of solace during the school day.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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There is some sympathy for Potter among the players that this situation is not all his fault.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Kneeling was widely used by protesters and supporters after Floyd’s death to signal sympathy with the Black Lives Matter movement and a call for racial justice.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The red agate worn by his mother reflects silent compassion, and the pearl accents on the Wulu pendant evoke the gentle passage of time.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Maria Montessori knew that childhood offers a unique opportunity to nurture a new generationthat is ready to take on the challenges of their time with curiosity, compassion, and conviction.—
Jose Bolanos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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