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as in relief
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 consolation
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the selfless solace of the sick by the workers at the hospice
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as in to comfort
to ease the grief or distress of
counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children
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as in to amuse
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 solace
Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
As their parents fight, a young Fang Di and Tian Tian seek solace in each other’s company.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2018
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Noun
These comforting, cozy videos drew an audience during a time when solace and escapism were badly needed.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
As their parents fight, a young Fang Di and Tian Tian seek solace in each other’s company.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
Having left her 1-year-old daughter, Millicent, in Washington with her parents, Mabel solaced herself with the bustle of dinners, carriage rides, musicales and games of whist mainly organized by the town’s eminent couple, Susan and Austin Dickinson.
—Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solace
Noun
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Both Shriner and Sims felt a sense of relief that a tool was finally available to help stem the spread of disease.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Red Cross announced plans to assist with relief efforts on Saturday.—
Eric Zerkel,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Advertisement In the seemingly inevitable future where artificial intelligence has flooded our workforce with emotionally engaged and intelligent AI agents, our overpromising technocrats offer us a consolation: AI will solve loneliness.—
Silvia Park,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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The source takes consolation in the recognition that land transfers, disposals, and transfer of mineral rights takes time — often years.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Others addressed the boyfriend’s reaction to wanting to be comforted.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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These dinners evolved into pop-ups across the city and a catering business, and while her private clients often request bright, health-minded items, her own hand gravitates toward comforting, nostalgic recipes and fish sauce in her own kitchen.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pictured below, Italian fashion editor and writer and sharp dresser Anna Della Russo took the all-black memo in a different, more officers’ mess-jacket/killer-matador direction that, though witty, doesn’t seem to have been done to amuse anybody.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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After asking him to repeat his request, Scott, amused but also now genuinely curious, inquired as to why, exactly, Thomas wanted one gigantic truck tire.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Commercial pilot and licensed psychotherapist shares words of encouragement after recent plane crashes Michaela Renee Johnson says fear is a natural response to seeing the recent aviation disasters and shares thoughts on how people can ultimately tackle their fear.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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With his signature goofiness and kindhearted nature, Captain Goof-Beard helps Mickey and his friends on treasure hunts and exciting seafaring quests by providing clues, guidance, and encouragement, all while teaching valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Commenting on the issue, Commissioner Jay Monahan assured that the two issues were unrelated.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Barring catastrophe, the top seed in the Eastern Conference is all but assured.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Carter gave up smoking and took up swimming and—a basis for a musical, perhaps—entertained Bette Midler and her husband.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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At Willows, California, she was entertained at a local duck club and invited to go along on a duck shoot.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Access to Work provision should be connected to employment outcomes, with some standards, reassurance and guarantees of quality.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Some Republicans are looking for some reassurances about the impact of looming cuts.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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