1
as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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2
as in luxury
something that adds to one's ease of living
a family campground with all the comforts of home
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3
as in ease
reduction of or freedom from pain
a life of comfort
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4
as in amenity
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
a hotel room featuring an array of domestic comforts
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as in to assure
to ease the grief or distress of
the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado
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Recent Examples of comfort
Megan Williams, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Both five-pocket styles have comfort stretch and a small CoJo stamp.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
Pet beds are cozy and comforting places for our furry friends to rest.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Newer audiences may find comfort in engaging with artists who have lived and worked through earlier eras of political struggle.
—Megan Williams, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Both five-pocket styles have comfort stretch and a small CoJo stamp.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
Verb
However, Rachel has already called Mark, who offered to come over and comfort her after the fight.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
Pet beds are cozy and comforting places for our furry friends to rest.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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West Elementary gets the primary relief from LaGuardo.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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As an extreme heat wave threatens more than 200 million people in the U.S., a tropical system lingering in the Gulf could bring some relief during the hottest days of the year.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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From luxury retail to energy infrastructure, food service to consumer goods, the common thread is clear: The right technology, implemented thoughtfully, can transform challenges into opportunities.—
Lori Thomas,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Nothing says comfort and luxury like a fully carpeted living room, but while the warmth and coziness were real, so were the drawbacks.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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The standout amenity at Numu is arguably the rooftop pool, which is lined with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a lovely garden that overlooks the surrounding historic buildings.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Each family is tasked with navigating the challenges that come with living off the land without any modern amenities.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Stability Of Stablecoins Any stablecoin whose basic function is stability with respect to a single fiat currency can only be assured by holding liquid reserves denominated in that fiat.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Columbia also agreed to submit to a federal monitor that will assure compliance with admissions and hiring practices and provide certain information about foreign students to immigration authorities.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
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Not when Heat climbs out of the consolation play-in tournament only to get swept in the first round.—
Greg Cote
July 16,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
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Keira Walsh’s late consolation was too little, too late after Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore put France up 2-0 before the break, and defender Jess Carter believes the defending champions were nervy.—
Oli Gamp,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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More people are getting outside on trips that prioritize convenience over planning.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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For convenience, Edifier has also included a dedicated headphone jack at the front of the speaker for a convenient way to listen privately.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The Fiscal Inversion of Luxury Where most governments slap excise taxes on luxury goods to extract value from indulgence and use ability to pay as a stand-in for progressivity in taxation, Sweden took the exact opposite route.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Austin's Tarrytown neighborhood has a new spot for frozen indulgence: Zeds, an ice cream shop bringing a taste of New Zealand to 2727 Exposition Blvd #128.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Last month the Senate passed legislation that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what the industry hopes will be a wave of bills to bolster its legitimacy and reassure consumers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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After a conversation with Jaguar Bite Production VP Juan Pablo Solano, one of the founders of the company, Bolt felt reassured that Solano and his partners would personally manage the film.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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