solace 1 of 2

noun

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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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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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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
Everyday stress was the primary factor with 36% of participants saying that feeling overwhelmed prompted them to seek solace outdoors, as per the survey. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 As both women seek solace in the island’s haunting legends, their stories intertwine across time, revealing how betrayal and creativity can lead to murder under the Mediterranean sun. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Oct. 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
  • If Trump refuses, Democrats could use it as evidence that the administration’s promises have not translated into relief for struggling families.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Song said some casualties require pain relief before evacuation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of relief
Noun
  • The middle passenger gets both armrests as a small consolation.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Close, however, isn’t much consolation for a franchise that keeps landing on the wrong side of the scoreboard and hasn’t made the playoffs since 2010.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of consolation
Verb
  • After the judge left the courtroom to speak to jurors before setting a date for sentencing, one of Salman’s relatives reached across the railing between the audience and the courtroom well to comfort her.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • One of her favorites for just that is Avène Tolérance Foaming Facial Cleanser, which takes that minimalist approach with a short list of skin-comforting ingredients, including thermal spring water, niacinamide, and glycerin.
    — Sheryl George, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of comfort
Verb
  • The fact-checkers amused me too—in particular one diligent soul who spent days trying to fact-check the concept of a monsoon.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2026
  • He was baffled and amused, for instance, by the fact that someone on set would offer to hold an umbrella for him in the rain.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of amuse
Noun
  • The couple shared a hug and a kiss before Lydia offered her husband some encouragement before the first start of his career.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Eidevall eventually approached Ascanio and spent several minutes speaking with her, offering words of encouragement following the disappointing loss.
    — Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • These could include military-to-military engagement and security reassurances among the United States, South Korea, and North Korea, or greater transparency around military exercises—allowing observers on a reciprocal basis, for example.
    — Stephen E. Biegun, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Scanlon said Murphy’s humor from the outset of the call gave him reassurance about the senator’s recovery and mindset.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of reassurance
Verb
  • The road is going to be long, and the next game is not assured.
    — Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile passengers should be assured that aviation security measures will continue to ensure the highest levels of public safety.
    — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • At some of the island calls, local dance troupes come onboard to entertain.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
  • With no battlefield victory in sight, Putin has reasons to entertain a diplomatic off-ramp.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2026
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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