How to Use comfort in a Sentence

comfort

1 of 2 verb

• We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst is over.
• Our family was comforted by the outpouring of support from the community.
• And the queen’s speech, comforting the nation after the loss of the People’s Princess?
  — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
• The weight of the mask is just light enough to feel comforting rather than constricting.
  — Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2024
• So Aaron said all the right things, and did his best to comfort Patricia from afar.
  — Francesca Street, CNN, 8 Apr. 2023
• Max shares with Kwan that Millin needs to be comforted and cared for, and Kwan tries to provide that in the on-call room.
  — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 12 May 2023
• One of the first times I was comforted by a scent was through essential oils.
  — Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 11 Dec. 2023
• Is choosing a backpack by weight and comfort the same thing?
  — Justin Park, Popular Mechanics, 31 Aug. 2023
• The final scene of the hour is one of Bones' best: Booth comforted Brennan with a tiny plastic pig.
  — Kelly Connolly, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
• This comforting dish is full of nostalgia and is just the thing for a cozy, warming meal on a chilly night.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2024
• The friendly service and cozy vibe match the comforting cuisine.
  — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
• Versatile, lightweight, and easy to store, hand mixers are the secret weapon to comfort in the kitchen.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2023
• One of the most interesting notes, an accord of rice steam, evokes the grain of the paper and adds a comforting warmth to the fragrance.
  — Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2023
• After the phone call, the twins comfort each other through their tears as Florian tries to calm them down.
  — Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
• Still, she was comforted to find a stone perched atop the marker, a Jewish practice to honor the dead.
  — Katrina Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2023
• Eating your greens is easy with this cheesy, comforting recipe.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2024
• Above us drifted the comforting clouds of a quiet summer day.
  — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 23 July 2023
• Still, chilly is chilly, and there’s nothing as comforting for lunch or dinner when the temps are well below balmy than a bowl of soup.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
• To comfort her, an aunt promised to bring her a gift: a bottle of Shower to Shower baby powder.
  — Ellen Barry Hilary Swift, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2023
• There’s ample padding on the seat and back, as well as some in the straps and crotch, so your child will feel supported and comforted on any trip.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
• Breakfast foods are some of the most delicious, comforting eats out there.
  — Brittany Natale, Women's Health, 2 Aug. 2023
• The faux fox fur is incredibly soft and cozy, and the shredded foam filling hugs your body for a comforting feel.
  — Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
• He’ll be comforted by his family and team members, then get on with his life as a father, son, and the 49ers’ long-term coach.
  — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
• Luckily, his mother was there to comfort him through the ordeal.
  — Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
• So there is something comforting about being in that world.
  — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2023
• The menu features comforting classics like tortas, tostadas, and tacos, and the portions are ample.
  — Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2023
• One day, Young was hanging out in the hallway, when a math teacher called her over and asked her to comfort the new student crying in the bathroom.
  — Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 14 Sep. 2023
• Shiv flies out to meet him, not really to comfort her brother but to campaign for his support.
  — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 30 May 2023
• There’s something comforting about a place that doesn’t change, and is always changing.
  — Gregg Doyel indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 6 July 2023
• These comforting textures work well for sofas and chairs, too.
  — Elizabeth Sweet, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023

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comfort

2 of 2 noun

• The drug gave some comfort to the patient.
• The car's seats are designed for comfort.
• He turned to her for comfort and support when he lost his job.
• I found a cozy chair where I could read in comfort.
• The suites combine comfort with convenience.
• They were great comforts to each other during that difficult time.
• These boots provide warmth and comfort in the coldest temperatures.
• Take care of your health from the comfort of your couch.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2023
• Below, find how to watch the 2024 Grammys from the comfort of home.
  — Pitchfork, 4 Feb. 2024
• The straps are adjustable and the back of the pack is lightly padded to enhance your comfort.
  — Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2023
• Time hurries along through the year, but the years never pass—a great comfort.
  — Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
• Fit and Comfort Fit and comfort are key to a good cycling shoe.
  — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 11 June 2023
• The back height and back pitch angle will reinforce the support and comfort of the couch.
  — Isis Briones, Men's Health, 17 Aug. 2023
• This style is sometimes best worn with dive booties for comfort, warmth, and fit.
  — Chantae Reden, Popular Mechanics, 15 June 2023
• But one lucky fan, Becky Hill, was able to take in the historic concert from the comfort of her bed—twice.
  — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 27 July 2023
• The only difference is that it was done from the comfort of your own home!
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2023
• Back-seat comfort suffers from a lack of head and shoulder room.
  — Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2023
• Others emphasized that the tech wasn’t the issue at hand so much as the lack of a killer app or comfort.
  — Victoria Song, The Verge, 14 Feb. 2024
• To help cope with the loss, Nick has been finding comfort in the support of his wife, Lauren Kitt Carter, and their three young kids.
  — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2023
• This celebrity and royal-worn sneaker brand is a shoo-in for style, class, and comfort.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 12 June 2023
• Enjoy the desert with cozy comforts in one of the property's hip cabins.
  — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2024
• Guest rooms are designed with three zones for function and comfort.
  — Roger Sands, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
• The Adirondack chair scored high on comfort as well, with an adjustable recline and deep slant.
  — Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2023
• Nor is there any comfort in suggesting that the girl could have sprung from a book of old German fairy tales.
  — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2023
• Maybe those friends had Olympic size pools and guest houses to hang out in—but the comfort and ease of my husband's childhood home were more of a draw.
  — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 22 June 2023
• This design is a great way to get on the cowboy boot trend without faulting on comfort.
  — Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
• What better shoe to gift than one that serves as the ultimate statement of comfort?
  — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2023
• Crossing the city to get to an airport is no quick task, and doing so in comfort (via a cab as opposed to a train or bus) is pricey.
  — Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2024
• Sign up for slip-on comfort with these hassle-free footwear options.
  — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
• And Deborah, too, will always be tempted by the comfort of staying in the same place.
  — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024