as in consolations
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow
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as in comforts
to ease the grief or distress of
counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children
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as in amuses
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solaces
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Droll and deadpan, Starnone’s novel offers an accounting of the tolls and the consolations of lifelong artistic pursuit.—
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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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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Strange to say, her mother’s retort comforts her.—
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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.—
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Zoë has been Artemis' right-hand warrior for more than 2,000 years, giving her a more serious nature that amuses modern demigods.—
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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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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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Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves.—
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The episode delivers the cozy, inviting format fans love, giving viewers a closer look at how the Duchess of Sussex gets creative for the holidays, entertains, and cooks (not to mention what's in her winter wardrobe).—
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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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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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“Solaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solaces. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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