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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
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 May 2025
At the beginning of UCSD’s spring quarter this year, Angulo launched Rooted @ UCSD to encourage her peers to embrace nature and find solace in tending to house plants.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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
These kindred spirits find solace in each other, and a shy and gentle romance slowly blossoms.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 May 2025
At the beginning of UCSD’s spring quarter this year, Angulo launched Rooted @ UCSD to encourage her peers to embrace nature and find solace in tending to house plants.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Verb
Not even solace from a former girlfriend can soothe Valeria’s fears.
—Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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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Although medical marijuana can provide relief for people with conditions like arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cancer and other illnesses, overuse has been linked to potential health risks, especially for seniors.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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And the Wing itself was founded by seven suffragists to provide war relief.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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How can a narrator who can play off Proust against Gillian Rose seriously expect to find consolation in the old myths about the baby in the manger and the man rising from death?—
Book Marks
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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As a bit of a consolation present for a Monday evening, the Front Man dropped off a package wrapped tightly in a bow: a new teaser for the final season of Squid Game.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
Verb
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The bright colors and cute animal faces are welcoming and will make your little one feel comforted when they’re still getting used to the potty.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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This can involve placing your hand on your chest, cheek or belly to offer gentle, comforting contact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Former Chiefs wide receiver Gehrig Dieter has been amusing himself on social media with posts that are clearly designed to troll Kansas City fans.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2025
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Bugs are ubiquitous and range from amusing to annoying to downright game-breaking.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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For 16 years, the book quietly traveled in Sofia’s backpack, a secret project that blossomed into a treasure trove of encouragement and heartfelt memories.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Rather than targeted, cautiously executed uses, many throw generative AI at any task imaginable, with Big Tech’s encouragement.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Invariably, a huge tomato graced the cover, assuring frost-weary householders with the promise of summer.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 June 2025
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However, she was assured that everything would be safe.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Being able to bring authentic mental health stories to life in a way that both resonates and entertains is an increasingly valuable skill, and one that can set you apart in today’s media landscape.—
Mena Mirhom,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Hairpin turns and stressful pit stops go a long way toward entertaining F1 fans and neophytes alike, though melodrama and a bloated run time put the brakes on what should be a film that zips.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Maybe what Devers experienced Saturday could be best described as reassurance — for him and everyone else at Third and King.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Geist argued that tracking his daughter’s location would cause more trouble than reassurance.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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