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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
Ian went 1-2 at the state tournament each of the last two years before emerging this weekend, while Amelia lost in the consolation round as a freshman and then was runner-up last year at 120.
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Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
That’s small consolation at a time when emissions need to not just slow down but actually decline in order to avoid some of the worst effects of climate change.
—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
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Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
That’s small consolation at a time when emissions need to not just slow down but actually decline in order to avoid some of the worst effects of climate change.
—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
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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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From the vantage point of a chaotic bedtime, the safety concerns about melatonin can feel academic, privileging unknown or speculative harms (such as the possibility of long-term side effects) over the chance of immediate relief.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another risk is giving someone a false sense of reassurance after full-body MRIs come back clean.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The mom's reassurances do very little to distract him...—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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These shifts require digital fluency, systems thinking, and comfort with ambiguity – traits younger workers increasingly bring to the table.—
Angelica Krystle Donati,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Shortly after noon, inside the comforts of the downtown Golden 1 Center, the Kings capped the regular season with a 109-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns in front of a sellout crowd of 17.832.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Those responses were the encouragement Mez needed.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ebony said a special moment is when plungers are ready to hit the lake, Special Olympians are there to shout encouragement.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Evolutionarily, seeking help allowed individuals to form alliances and find solace in community support; this, in turn, helped in managing the stress of partner loss.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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One fan who appears in the clip recalled finding solace in Metallica’s music while growing up in civil war.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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And some had sympathy for what seemed like his intuitive habit, urging the creator and others in the comments to avoid judgement based on his past.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Shares of Advanced Micro Devices and Micron Technology fell 7% and 1%, respectively, in sympathy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes with compassion can be extremely helpful.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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While Mateo's future had once been uncertain, his viral story has shown the difference compassion can make.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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