solace 1 of 2

noun

Definition of solacenext
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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble the kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow

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2
as in consolation
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering the selfless solace of the sick by the workers at the hospice

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solace

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verb

ˈsä-ləs How to pronounce solace (audio)
1
as in to comfort
to ease the grief or distress of counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children

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2
as in to amuse
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied I solaced myself with a book while I waited for the bus

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Recent Examples of solace
Noun
As life grinds on, De La Cruz finds solace in the greenery of his rural town. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026 Longing for a different Cuba As life grinds on, De La Cruz finds solace in the greenery of his rural town. — Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
One survivor said the measure, if signed into law, would give her and others solace. — Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 People were solaced and troubled by history in ways that the United States seemed to have no need for. — Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for solace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solace
  1. relief
  2. consolation
  3. comfort
  4. amuse
  5. encouragement
  6. reassurance
  7. assure
  8. entertain
Noun
  • This island calls to people, young and old; seeking emotional clarity, self improvement, stress relief, detox, physical renewal, and soulful, mystical spiritual healing.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Some monetary relief may be on the horizon for Chris Brown, found liable earlier this year for a vicious dog attack in 2020 that left a housekeeper working at his Tarzana home hospitalized with injuries to her face, arm and leg.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of relief
Noun
  • But the consolations of art do not depend on achievement, and that might be Kingsolver’s most direct riposte to her critics.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In these cases, a president can act as a moral force, particularly in consolation.
    — John Dickerson, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of consolation
Verb
  • The Jaguars scored on the next play to take a 28-3 lead, after which Patriots coach Mike Vrabel could be seen on the sideline with both hands on Maye’s shoulders in an apparent attempt to comfort his quarterback.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The food is a mixed bag—ranging from comforting to unimpressive to genuinely delicious, in the case of Or’esh, which was the clear standout.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of comfort
Verb
  • This kind of conversation always leaves me half-amused, half-terrified.
    — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
  • With these four words, Courtney O’Donnell gave zillennials a brain-rot character to call their own, a dash of midsummer Dada to amuse people getting nothing done on their computers.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of amuse
Noun
  • Sharing stories, experiences, and encouragement creates safe spaces for survivors to begin navigating their own lives.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
  • His work shows how discipline, resilience and encouragement can help young people find their footing.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • The reassurance comes months after Walmart announced plans to roll out digital shelf labels in all US stores by the end of the year.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Arm position, skin color and how recently the device was calibrated can all skew readings, raising the risk of false reassurance or unnecessary alarm.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of reassurance
Verb
  • County Mayor Mark Bogen said he was assured by Sheriff Gregory Tony that a high-ranking officer and the sheriff’s chief financial officer would attend Tuesday morning’s budget workshop.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The petition says that federal agents have taken Panettiere’s property in an investigation, and there is no authorized person to deal with them and assure it is returned.
    — Andrew Dalton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • Less than 30 minutes by car to both Bath and Bristol, there’s plenty to keep all ages entertained, but perhaps the best thing to do is to enjoy the tranquility of the home’s river views before venturing out for dinner in a nearby pub.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Bassam Tariq After Dark Screenings These soon-to-be-cult-classics are selected to thrill, scare and entertain.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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