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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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as in ease
reduction of or freedom from pain
a life of comfort
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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
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Brown says prioritizing comfort should be a rule in and of itself when attending festivals like Coachella.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2026
Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Traditional yatai, or street food stalls, are another easy way to eat well on a budget, offering comforting classics like yakitori, ramen, tempura, and gyoza.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Lulu and Georgia is known for seating that merges design-forward silhouettes with comfort, like the Cleary sofa that our senior vice president of commerce, Lisa Aiken, tested and loved.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Brown says prioritizing comfort should be a rule in and of itself when attending festivals like Coachella.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
From orphans to widows, thousands of Armenians have found nourishment from this community protagonist, who is still comforting children who habitually ration their birthday cake.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Traditional yatai, or street food stalls, are another easy way to eat well on a budget, offering comforting classics like yakitori, ramen, tempura, and gyoza.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
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Paris Reuters — French wine and spirits exports fell last year to their lowest volume in at least 25 years as US tariffs and Chinese duties hit sales and a strong euro made some alcohol more expensive, industry group FEVS said on Tuesday, warning of no imminent relief.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her analysis further suggests that a sanctions-relief agreement that leaves Iran’s broader capabilities intact could stabilize the regime at a moment of internal pressure while preserving its military leverage.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Finally, North Korea is busy building luxury hotels, filled with top-class amenities such as outdoor hot tubs and ski-in ski-out lodges – but state media shows few actual guests.—
Maureen Ohare,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Liberty Hotel, Formerly Boston’s Charles Street Jail The Liberty Hotel is a 298-room luxury hotel located in Boston’s charming Beacon Hill neighborhood.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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This often leads to limited access to amenities and long car trips for basic errands that ultimately result in higher transportation emissions, especially in low-density neighborhoods.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Serving residents at 60% area median income and below while also including a wide range of community amenities, Little River is hopefully a sign of much more to come.—
Margi Glavovic Nothard,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Higgins assures the answer is affirmative.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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League champions are guaranteed a playoff berth, but are no longer assured of a home game.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kody Pokraka erupted for a hat trick and two assists, pairing with a goal and two assists from Gavin Powderly to help Falmouth top Arlington Catholic, 7-4, in a Buddy Ferreira Classic consolation matchup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the consolation semifinals, Hunt pinned Samara Lerna of Harlingen South in 39 seconds.—
Rick Kretzschmar,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Rather than flashy smart home features, focus was instead placed on efficiency, comfort, and subtle convenience.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Scores were based on multiple benchmarks, including convenience of store hours and location, reliability of mobile app, store cleanliness and layout, staff helpfulness, and food quality and freshness.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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Set along the Spree in Mitte with floor-to-ceiling windows and a reliably glamorous crowd, the restaurant blends classic steakhouse indulgence with contemporary art-world credibility.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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The menu brings classic steakhouse dishes served with indulgence and flair.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Both Washington and Beijing will need to reassure bruised Europeans.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Still, Miss Manners cannot reassure you that such technical adherence to the law will shield you from the righteous fury of the unfed.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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