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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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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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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
Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 June 2026
This greatly impacts Carter, who finds solace in Beulah’s granddaughter Oreana.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
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
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Noun
Will any of this be solace for the Spurs?
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 June 2026
This greatly impacts Carter, who finds solace in Beulah’s granddaughter Oreana.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solace
Noun
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The United Way of Broome County also launched an emergency relief fund for victims of the fire that has raised tens of thousands of dollars in donations.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Noun
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Maybe these dots of Smith’s life somehow will connect one day in a way that makes more sense … and perhaps even offers some consolation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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The Seleção found itself 5-0 down after 30 minutes, then in a 7-0 hole 10 minutes from the final whistle, before Oscar scored the most insignificant of consolation goals in the final minute.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The result is a menu that feels familiar and comforting in some moments, while surprising and playful in others.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The monstrous entity that invades their little circle tests that comforting intimacy.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 June 2026
Verb
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As Nix rehabbed from his second surgery, while also enjoying his new role as a first-time father following the birth of his daughter Riley, he was amused by a fervor sprouting across social media or on radio talk shows about his operation and the recovery that followed.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The process of arranging dinner amused and intimidated me.—
Matthew Kassel,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.—
Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.—
Savanah F.S. Bray,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Noun
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Haiti on Tuesday wanting to deliver a message of reassurance to the Haitian people amid surging gang violence, rising displacement and deepening hunger.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Tisch’s presence in the top ranks of his administration presented some reassurance to some of those voters.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Austria, meanwhile, would all but assure itself of a spot in the knockout round with a point.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The win assured the United States would win Group D and eliminated Turkey from any chance of advancing to the knockout round with its second straight loss.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Most importantly, fans all over the world were entertained by the product.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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As Stephanie entertained the guests, Paul prepared dinner, methodically puttering in the kitchen all afternoon.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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