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as in consolations
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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as in amenities
something that adds to one's ease of living
a family campground with all the comforts of home
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as in reliefs
reduction of or freedom from pain
a life of comfort
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as in luxuries
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
a hotel room featuring an array of domestic comforts
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as in assures
to ease the grief or distress of
the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado
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Recent Examples of comforts
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
This is due to the Moon’s entry into your foundational 4th house, signifying a galactic prioritization of home comforts.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
First opened in 1994, Atlantis set the tone for mega-resorts for travelers seeking the comforts of full service experience, alongside a myriad of ways to keep kids entertained.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Key themes include Hushpitality—a growing preference for calm and quiet—the return of home-like comforts on the road, and evolving multigenerational travel, from playful family trips to skip-gen getaways.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Four Seasons Resort Whistler are ski-in, ski-out stays, each with an exceptional steakhouse and all the comforts for which the two brands are known.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, the moment encouraged the Soviet population to agitate for household comforts.
—Justin Worland, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Always-warm hospitality plays its part, but a lineup of trustworthy comforts with so-smart updates brings it home.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
Ilya even comforts Shane in a moment of panic by calling him his boyfriend, a simple but monumental step for Hollanov, as the internet has dubbed them.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Her mother, Andrea Swift, comforts her.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
In one of the most raw and intimate scenes from the entire season, Ruby comforts a grieving James in the darkness of his bedroom.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 28 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, Nina finishes reading the book and then comforts her baby.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Redford played Officer Harold Beldon, a gentle embodiment of Death who comforts an elderly woman terrified of dying.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For me, that comforts and strengthens my faith.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
Julia comforts him with a soothing song, offering her Saint Anthony necklace to watch over him.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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After finishing their longest road trip of the season, and longest in franchise history in terms of most consecutive days away from home, the Wild fly east Friday to enjoy the comforts of home.
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Strange to say, her mother’s retort comforts her.
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Droll and deadpan, Starnone’s novel offers an accounting of the tolls and the consolations of lifelong artistic pursuit.—
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Yet even in an awkward or hurtful breakup conversation, the person being broken up with is still offered the dignity of being told to their face that the relationship is ending; ghostees aren’t even allowed these small consolations.—
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The pet-friendly hotel offers valet parking and special kids’ amenities, has a 24-hour fitness center, and treats guests to unique perks like priority reservations at the nearby Charlie Palmer Steak, and long-term wardrobe storage for repeat visitors.—
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Brooklyn Tower is home to 100,000 square feet of exclusive indoor and outdoor amenities as well.—
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More impressively, its AI Modeling tools allow anyone to generate 3D models or reliefs from images or prompts, opening the door for newcomers who want to create without mastering traditional modeling software.—
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Anchored by Studio Gypsandconcrete and IDAAF Architects constructivist candleholder designs, the tapered wax flambeaus twist and turn with plantlike reliefs winding up to the top.—
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That was the first post-pandemic year in which makers of hard luxuries felt serious competition from providers of luxury experiences, with the latter often winning out.—
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Now, normally, one of my frequent luxuries is Jelly Bellies.—
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Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.—
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While the division championship assures them a home game in the first round of the playoffs, the Broncos still have a lot to play for next weekend against the Chargers.—
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
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When possible, though, Sethi says not to shy away from buying back your time by paying for services or conveniences.—
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While Isabel Segunda offers plenty of shops and conveniences, most travelers tend to pass through the area on their way to Esperanza and the beaches of the island's southern coast.—
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But in the near term, investors may still be flighty, unless something concretely reassuring, such as Oracle achieving positive cash flow, reassures them the snapping sound is just a twig in the forest.—
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Each year, the holiday reassures them that strength, tenacity, and hope will always prevail.—
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“Comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforts. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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