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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
As a consolation for the Moozie brew: Who Dey think gonna drink that beer?
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Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In the day since the fire, customers have bought gift certificates from her restaurant, friends have planned fundraisers and neighbors have offered her insurance advice and consolation.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
In the wake of the Jazz stunningly slipping to No. 5 in last month’s lottery, Wade tried to offer consolation to Jazz owner Ryan Smith.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
WrestleMania 42 Moved From New Orleans To Las Vegas
Triple H made things official by confirming WrestleMania 42 will not be in New Orleans, and as a consolation gift, the city will be hosting next year’s WWE Money in the Bank.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In the day since the fire, customers have bought gift certificates from her restaurant, friends have planned fundraisers and neighbors have offered her insurance advice and consolation.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
In the wake of the Jazz stunningly slipping to No. 5 in last month’s lottery, Wade tried to offer consolation to Jazz owner Ryan Smith.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
WrestleMania 42 Moved From New Orleans To Las Vegas
Triple H made things official by confirming WrestleMania 42 will not be in New Orleans, and as a consolation gift, the city will be hosting next year’s WWE Money in the Bank.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
Noun
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West Elementary gets the primary relief from LaGuardo.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Sans an elite arm like Skubal, the playoffs are ripe for shorter starts and leaning into bullpen matchups — hence relief being such a priority for the Tigers.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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But Casas, whose family is from Cuba, has given students and faculty some reassurance.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Really, though, his many years of experience — which include preparing pitches in the Netherlands for the 1999 World Cup and five weeks in Canada on behalf of the International Cricket Council (ICC) — do offer reassurance.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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With global lockdowns in place, routines upended, and a universal craving for comfort and security, homeowners worldwide took matters into their own hands–literally.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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Crafted from a blend of cotton and stretch fibers, the material offers soft, flexible comfort while maintaining its shape over time.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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Axios reported last month that Trump stopped short of endorsing Rogers during a February dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators, but offered encouragement.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Others shared words of encouragement and admiration for Savage.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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While some may find solace in the end, for many – even those who support the execution – the intervening years of appeals and uncertainty often reopen old wounds.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Two cats in Texas managed to find solace in each other after one lost her baby, while the other lost their mother.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 July 2025
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This compared to 28 percent who had sympathy for the royals and 68 percent who had either not very much or none.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Finally, Trump Seems to Get Putin Then came this week’s weapons deal along with more sympathy for Ukraine and more praise for NATO and its leader.—
Tom Nagorski,
Time,
18 July 2025
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Among those lessons is that working with young people — and earning their trust — requires patience and compassion.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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This doesn't mean our creativity or compassion will be erased.—
Srinivasa Rao Bittla,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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