SOLACING Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

as in comforting

the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering I will be forever grateful for my friend's solacing of me when my mother died

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verb

present participle of solace

as in reassuring

to ease the grief or distress of counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children

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as in amusing

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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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

But instead of taking Elijah’s life, God sent an angel to refresh and strengthen him, reassuring Elijah of God’s continual love and care for him.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026
There is one piece of reassuring news for anyone who depends on CenterPoint for power or gas.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of reassuring

Verb

The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of amusing

Verb

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
There’s something comforting about a slow cooker working quietly on the counter.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of comforting

Verb

Football is putting itself in a bit of jeopardy, allowing people to experience it without caring, entertaining the fantasy and gambling and the social aspect.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
The collection also includes bespoke entertaining pieces exclusive to hotel guests, including Dutch designer Marcel Wanders’ picnic basket designed for Alessi in 2020.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of entertaining

Noun

But that reassurance may become harder to sustain as pressure builds on Russia’s war machine, and the Kremlin vows to press ahead with achieving its military objectives in Ukraine, whatever the cost.

— Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
McCarty began the news conference by attempting to offer some reassurance about public safety in Lavender Heights.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of reassurance

Verb

At the same time, First Selectwoman Vicki Tesoro has been assuring residents that the change wouldn’t create the massive power and water usage associated with modern jumbo data centers.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Lee teased the partnership over the summer at San Diego Comic-Con, assuring the audience in Hall H that the DC IP would be in good hands with the Stuart team.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of assuring

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