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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
If there was some consolation for the Trump administration, Bredar ruled that the order did not apply to the Department of Defense, the Office of Personnel Management and the National Archives.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The Blue Devils can only hold on to a flickering hope of getting an NIT bid as consolation.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
Three other Tigers wrestled on Sunday to place in the consolation bracket.
—Columbia Missourian, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
Aidan Shaughnessy had a goal and an assist as Reading defeated Falmouth 4-2 in the consolation bracket of the Buddy Ferreira Classic.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The Blue Devils can only hold on to a flickering hope of getting an NIT bid as consolation.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
Three other Tigers wrestled on Sunday to place in the consolation bracket.
—Columbia Missourian, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
Aidan Shaughnessy had a goal and an assist as Reading defeated Falmouth 4-2 in the consolation bracket of the Buddy Ferreira Classic.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
Noun
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People are increasingly looking for relief, and tax policy is one of the most direct levers states and governments can pull.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But following a hearing last month for a longer preliminary injunction, McFadden granted that relief.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Develop self-soothing strategies, address personal insecurities and build emotional resilience so that your well-being isn’t dependent on their reassurance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The problem, however, is that Starmer has repeatedly emphasized that his brainchild will only work if the mighty U.S. is backing up the European reassurance force.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Garden clogs especially are the unsung heroes of gardens coast to coast, easy to quickly slip on for hours of cushy comfort while keeping feet safe from sticks, stones, and slick surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plus, its indoor-outdoor design – with sliding barn doors and a shaded patio – offers the perfect blend of comfort and immersion in nature.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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With Alex's encouragement and support, Spencer makes the difficult decision to stay behind and fight for the future of his family's ranch.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Nichols, who's a mom herself, interjected with words of encouragement that both challenged and inspired parents and guardians in the room.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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But even though recording was an occasionally frustrating process, Menne is finding solace in his kinship with trans listeners, many of whom approached him when the band embarked upon a brief tour last fall.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 Apr. 2025
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On Mothering Sunday, Princess Kate wrote about how nature has been a solace for her family.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Then another letter arrived — this one from my credit card company, offering sympathies to my wife.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The sympathies of the characters waver or shift with every new rumor, and ours do the same as the truth is revealed in dribs and drabs via flashback.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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As Hoque reminds us, transcending the AI temptation means intentionally guiding innovation with purpose, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to human dignity.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The surprise announcement by military leaders who also head the unelected government came late Wednesday on state television MRTV, which said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by Friday's quake.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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