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
James Raia,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026
Guests won't have the luxury of bringing certain comfort items, either.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Images of Emmanuel Macron comforting him a few minutes after the lost World Cup final in Qatar went around the world.
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Time,
Time,
26 June 2026
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Noun
Third-row seating isn’t adult-friendly, but the car’s overall view and comfort make travel on-road as comfortable as the SUV’s touted off-road prowess.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026
Guests won't have the luxury of bringing certain comfort items, either.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Verb
Then Richie is taking off on his flight to Japan, nervously looking out the window, when a hand reaches out to comfort him.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Images of Emmanuel Macron comforting him a few minutes after the lost World Cup final in Qatar went around the world.
—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
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Aroldis Chapman set the major league record for relief strikeouts after rookie Jake Bennett yielded five hits while pitching into the eighth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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The affair is set to be expensive fête typical of luxury celeb nuptials, however the couple donated $26 million to charity ahead of their big day.
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Miami is changing, with waterfront luxury and billionaire property purchases.
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At the same time, more people are going to the beach in larger groups and for special events, requiring more space and amenities.
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The lakeside pool is an unforgettable outdoor amenity with a gray bottom and electric spa.
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Where an outcome that seems assured can be overturned in the final minutes to the collective roar of an international cast of thousands?
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Bennet is seeking to become Colorado's governor, while Hickenlooper is running for reelection, and neither is assured of victory.
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Hemingway, who championed self-mastery, gave the old fisherman in his novella exactly one consolation out there alone in the Gulf Stream, the thought of the great DiMaggio, who did everything perfectly even with the bone spur in his heel.
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Elijah Just scored an 84th-minute consolation but there was still time for Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers to extend Belgium’s lead.
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To release it, simply pull it apart, combining the convenience of magnetic attachment with the confidence of a physical locking mechanism.
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Homeowners prioritizing speed and convenience West Shore Home is a full-service window installation company that can often complete installations in just one day.
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But Rodriguez shared some new insights that undercut the common assumption in the factory/warehouse/logistics spaces that legs are an expensive indulgence.
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Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.
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As first responders worked to get Donald Bellos into the ambulance, his mother could be seen on the body camera footage by his side, reassuring him.
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Instead, the study should reassure coffee drinkers that moderate coffee consumption may fit into a liver-healthy lifestyle.
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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