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as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor
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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the consolation that our favorite foods give us when we're having a bad day
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Recent Examples of consolation
That their case is on appeal is of little consolation to a number of those recent evictees, some of whom are now for the first time experiencing homelessness.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
These little moments of autonomy are what brings comfort and consolation in death, and that affords some dignity for us.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
In the So Cal Holiday Tournament, Dylan Hurley poured in a game-high 19 points, as Whitman-Hanson staved off a comeback bid by Issaquah (WA) to win a consolation bout, 49-47.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
His daughters might find this to be a bitter-tasting irony, but the consolation is real—particularly for an actor like Nora, who eventually finds creative catharsis playing the part Gustav based on her.
—Susie Goldsbrough, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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In a letter, interim superintendent Justin Hunt blamed, in part, the influx of COVID-19 relief funds for giving the school a false sense of security.—
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Bank of America analyst Rafe Jadrosich said lower mortgage rates would bring some relief to house buyers grappling with high rates.—
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Soon, however, Bennett was the one seeking reassurance.—
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Housing offers little reassurance.—
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Now the number one new release of Amazon’s travel pillows, it’s crafted from high-density memory foam that provides 360-degree comfort.—
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Flooring company Anderson Tuftex is seeing a resurgence in plush carpeting for bedrooms, stairs, hallways, and living rooms, where plush carpets add texture and warmth while increasing acoustic comfort by reducing sound.—
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
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The chatbot repeatedly offered Nelson doting messages and constant encouragement, Turner-Scott claimed.—
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Princess Kate has cited nature as a source of solace during her recent health journey.—
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Pettersen enjoys living in Los Feliz, but like most of us, is drawn to the solace and peace that the mountains provide.—
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Lilleaas shares her character’s sympathy for the inability of different generations to connect.—
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No sympathy for Maduro Maduro, the ruthless dictator arrested with his wife and flown to New York for trial, deserves no sympathy.—
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Similarly, unhoused patients are either sources of spectacle (the first season’s man with rats nesting in his clothing) or figures whose primary function is to showcase the nurses’ compassion.—
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With the perfect blend of dark humor and compassion for her characters, Schumacher writes of the absurdity of the human experience.—
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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