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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Rooms pair comfort with modern design and a hint of cool-kid edge, featuring warm wood bedframes, terrazzo slabs, and leather seating.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
Dozens of family, friends and coworkers gathered for a vigil outside of Broadbelt’s Miami Gardens home to celebrate her life and comfort each other with food and prayer.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Other wide-leg option is the Adria, a low-rise jean made with comfort stretch denim from Kaihara in Japan, and the Hattie Crop, a barrel fit made with denim from Candiani in Italy.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Rooms pair comfort with modern design and a hint of cool-kid edge, featuring warm wood bedframes, terrazzo slabs, and leather seating.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Not exactly a pep talk, but comforting nevertheless.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
Dozens of family, friends and coworkers gathered for a vigil outside of Broadbelt’s Miami Gardens home to celebrate her life and comfort each other with food and prayer.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
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Mario Tama/Getty Images There is not much relief to be found in the rental market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The funds raised will support rescue, relief and recovery services and flood assistance to various communities damaged by the July 4 flood(s), according to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The lifestyle brand, best known for its range of products from clothing to home goods, boasts an online catalog of quiet luxury items at budget-friendly prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Guests can cruise the property on a complimentary golf cart and take advantage of amenities like an on-site spa, a resort-style pool and hot tub, an indoor gym and multi-purpose courts for tennis or pickleball.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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What are the amenities at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix?—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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At first glance, many of the premium beauty products are highly rated, which can assure consumers the item is safe to buy.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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The production is richer, weirder and more assured, with collaborations including Manuka and Solomonophonic (SZA, Dominic Fike, Remi Wolf) adding psychedelic-funk and rock flourishes.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sheen says he was disappointed but took the loss in stride, especially after Sophia Loren kissed him on the cheek as a consolation.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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British voters who are angry with their government might find some small consolation in the fact that on their side of the Atlantic Ocean, ethical lapses can still carry a serious political price.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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There is major upside here in terms of convenience, but brands may struggle to stand out if the platform’s advertising ecosystem gets filled by ads voiced in a more or less similar way.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tomlin recommends setting up a dedicated charging station for convenience and to save your junk drawer from an onslaught of electronic accessories.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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What sets us apart is this harmony of realness and refinement, where tradition meets sophistication, and where every visit feels like both an indulgence and a homecoming.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Manuka honey’s thicker texture and robust profile support its premium positioning — with consumers still prioritizing immunity and energy, the ingredient sits at the intersection of health and indulgence.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Psychologist Meg Jay, in her influential book The Defining Decade, warns against passivity but also reassures that change and momentum can be built at any age.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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When Davina goes out to fetch her, Julia is worried that Lovat is going to try the ol’ sneak-attack-wedding maneuver, but the maid reassures her that’s not the case.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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