consolation
noun
con·so·la·tion
ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 
1
2
: something that consoles
specifically
: a contest held for those who have lost early in a tournament
Examples of consolation in a Sentence
His kind words were a consolation to me.
the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor
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Justin Worland, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
But this reward would be no consolation to the coaches and players who are getting embarrassed.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The reviews could be consolation for Zegler, who has been at the center of some of the movie’s controversies.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Stock market corrections are common First, there is some consolation for investors.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consolation
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolation. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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consolation
noun
con·so·la·tion
ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of consoling : the state of being consoled
2
: something that consoles
consolatory
adjective
kən-ˈsōl-ə-ˌtōr-ē
-sä-lə-
-ˌtȯr-
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