consolation
noun
con·so·la·tion
ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 
1
2
: something that consoles
specifically
: a contest held for those who have lost early in a tournament
Examples of consolation in a Sentence
His kind words were a consolation to me.
the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor
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In the consolation semifinals, Hunt pinned Samara Lerna of Harlingen South in 39 seconds.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
In the consolation semifinals, Hunt pinned Samara Lerna of Harlingen South in 39 seconds.
—Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Phillips’ strike from 40 yards out was the definition of a consolation goal, but what a consolation goal.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
That provided little consolation to residents who spoke of losing their rural way of live and property values.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consolation
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolation. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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consolation
noun
con·so·la·tion
ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of consoling : the state of being consoled
2
: something that consoles
consolatory
adjective
kən-ˈsōl-ə-ˌtōr-ē,
-sä-lə-,
-ˌtȯr-
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