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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1
as in reassuring
to ease the grief or distress of
counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children
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2
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solacing
Verb
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Their replies were reassuring and direct.—
Rachel King,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Altman was reassuring, mirroring these safety concerns.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.—
Patrick van Esch,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From sheet pan nachos, comforting soups, and bright pastas there's for every taste bud on a time crunch.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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From orphans to widows, thousands of Armenians have found nourishment from this community protagonist, who is still comforting children who habitually ration their birthday cake.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Prepare this strawberry dessert the night before entertaining to make hosting a breeze.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Her Malibu digs have six bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms to host a slew of guests, while a double-height foyer and a billiards room make entertaining a breeze.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the massive field of Democratic candidates for California governor spread their voters too thin in the June primary, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco could both advance to November’s general election, assuring a Republican governor of the state.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bono shared a note with fans, once again assuring them that a new album is still in the works, and that these EPs are side detours on the way to a wholly separate full-length.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tony drove us around one afternoon, regaling us with stories about Fogo’s history.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Robbie is at her finest when regaling Charli XCX or Jessie Ware and her mom about her clubbing days.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But the breach of trust here is likely to need more than reassurances from Cupich, as esteemed as the cardinal is by most Catholics.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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This becomes more serious in romantic settings, where a persona optimized for reassurance may encourage dependency.—
Tamilla Triantoro,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Solacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solacing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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