solace 1 of 2

noun

Definition of solacenext
1
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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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
When Ali’s love interest, Knuck, is targeted by police, Liza Jane invites Ali into the Ellington Room, a performance space in Manhattan Plaza, where Ali finds solace through piano lessons. — Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Before the whole scene of domestic bliss is cut short, Cruz and Josie discuss their looming irrelevance as human foot soldiers in a future of wars fought by machines, finding brief solace in each other’s out-of-uniform bodies. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 9 Aug. 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
  • American consumers have been struggling with soaring beef prices for over two years now, but the elevated cost of livestock has been a relief for those ranchers, who feel they’re finally being paid fairly for their work.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • When Allie and Owen decide to bump their rumpy-pumpy to next year, in order to get to know each other better, there is a relief in their compliance, like exhausted toddlers who have stopped fighting bedtime.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of relief
Noun
  • Only one thing gave Ruiz the kind of consolation that was truly the obverse of his physical pains, and that was the sacred figure of the Virgin Mary.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Now, the winner of each bracket final Saturday (Purple and Orange) will advance to the championship Sunday, while the losing teams will play in a consolation game.
    — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of consolation
Verb
  • The squeals from the little piggies about to eat lettuce and other vegetation often spark laughter, while others cuddle and comfort some of the guinea pigs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Video compilations of Trachtenberg and Panettiere’s characters, Casey Carlyle and Gen Harwood, respectively, have been circulating on social media Monday, with many fans acknowledging the film’s comforting nostalgia amid the tragedy.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of comfort
Verb
  • Students were especially amused that AI had John Singer, who acts as a hub connecting all the other characters, speaking on a variety of subjects.
    — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Greenbush, the tour guide, was amused by his neoclassically bare chest.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of amuse
Noun
  • His first words offered encouragement that it can be achieved.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Palmer himself paced the room on a phone call, doling out smiles of encouragement and inspiring a hushed reverence in his wake.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • The incident supplies the stakes, the essay supplies the framing, and the pause supplies the reassurance, all timed and sequenced by the company being written about.
    — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Elevated energy prices in the wake of the Middle East conflict breaking out months ago have raised concerns about inflationary pressures, though the latest batch of mild inflation data has offered some reassurance to investors.
    — Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassurance
Verb
  • While there are not yet dates set, City Council and staff assured that there would be ongoing community input over the next year to ensure residents are involved with the process.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Getting to East Lake all but assures a spot in all four majors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • Steel Pier still entertains families, and the wooden walkway remains a tradition for many families.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Adults can share the duties of handing out snacks and keeping kids entertained.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
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