1
as in consolations
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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as in amenities
something that adds to one's ease of living
a family campground with all the comforts of home
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as in reliefs
reduction of or freedom from pain
a life of comfort
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as in luxuries
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 assures
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 comforts
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
For more than a dozen years, the lowest fare ticket category has been a boon for budget travelers willing to trade comforts for a cheaper price.
—Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2026
But the Webers have reimagined Battle Abbey with all the comforts associated with a top-notch heli-lodge.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
In Ray’s bare-bones house, spotless and white and lacking any of the familiar comforts that make Colin’s life with his parents so cozy, there is a guy who reads contemporary auto-fiction who needs little reading glasses to do so.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
At the base of the mountain, the historic Fairmont Tremblant blends rustic elegance with modern comforts like its Moment Spa, outdoor hot pools, and a contemporary French restaurant serving warming bouillabaisse.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
The soldiers had access to basic amenities and comforts.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
The final product is a Southwestern desert vibe with a luxe, Palm Springs twist; effortlessly blending sepia photos, raw materials, colorful decor, and contemporary comforts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Familiar comforts may be one of many factors driving the resurgent Olympics performance of Brignone and the rest of her Italian teammates.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Trump has a video conference with French First Lady Brigitte Macron to discuss initiatives to end cyberbullying, meets with Queen Rania of Jordan to discuss helping foster children and comforts former Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The base blends sesame and rice bran oils for a cushiony, fast-absorbing texture that immediately comforts dry skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Strange to say, her mother’s retort comforts her.
—Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
Ilya even comforts Shane in a moment of panic by calling him his boyfriend, a simple but monumental step for Hollanov, as the internet has dubbed them.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Her mother, Andrea Swift, comforts her.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
In one of the most raw and intimate scenes from the entire season, Ruby comforts a grieving James in the darkness of his bedroom.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 28 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, Nina finishes reading the book and then comforts her baby.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
Coat iron pieces with WD-40 to get ahead of the rust and maintain the comforts of your outdoor living areas.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
For more than a dozen years, the lowest fare ticket category has been a boon for budget travelers willing to trade comforts for a cheaper price.
—Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2026
But the Webers have reimagined Battle Abbey with all the comforts associated with a top-notch heli-lodge.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
In Ray’s bare-bones house, spotless and white and lacking any of the familiar comforts that make Colin’s life with his parents so cozy, there is a guy who reads contemporary auto-fiction who needs little reading glasses to do so.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
At the base of the mountain, the historic Fairmont Tremblant blends rustic elegance with modern comforts like its Moment Spa, outdoor hot pools, and a contemporary French restaurant serving warming bouillabaisse.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
The soldiers had access to basic amenities and comforts.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
The final product is a Southwestern desert vibe with a luxe, Palm Springs twist; effortlessly blending sepia photos, raw materials, colorful decor, and contemporary comforts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Familiar comforts may be one of many factors driving the resurgent Olympics performance of Brignone and the rest of her Italian teammates.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Trump has a video conference with French First Lady Brigitte Macron to discuss initiatives to end cyberbullying, meets with Queen Rania of Jordan to discuss helping foster children and comforts former Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The base blends sesame and rice bran oils for a cushiony, fast-absorbing texture that immediately comforts dry skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Strange to say, her mother’s retort comforts her.
—Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
Ilya even comforts Shane in a moment of panic by calling him his boyfriend, a simple but monumental step for Hollanov, as the internet has dubbed them.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Her mother, Andrea Swift, comforts her.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
In one of the most raw and intimate scenes from the entire season, Ruby comforts a grieving James in the darkness of his bedroom.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 28 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, Nina finishes reading the book and then comforts her baby.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforts
Noun
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Toward the end of 2022 and into 2023, Perardi and Youngblood spoke constantly, looping through the same horror, the same consolations.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Over three nights, hundreds of drivers in both Super Late Model and Open Wheel Modified divisions will battle through prelims on Thursday and Friday, including hot laps, heat races, consolations, and qualifiers, to earn a spot in Saturday’s high-stakes finale.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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Equity Residential, which owns Vista Del Lago, plans to demolish 68 of the 608 existing units in the complex and some amenities to make way for the building with 418 new apartments, including 53 affordable units, and a seven-level parking structure with 658 spaces.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cities and counties levy those taxes to pay for local services including police and fire protection, schools and parks and other amenities in their communities.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The houses below are famously adorned with colorful reliefs that recount the history of each owner’s family.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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From the old mail chute in the lobby to the original grand marble portrait reliefs on the ornate curving staircase, attention to historical preservation adds charm in all the public—and even not-so-public—spaces, like the basement bank safe where the original Coca-Cola recipe once resided.—
Su-Jit Lin,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Many luxuries that make the MacBook Air (and MacBook Pro above it) so pleasant to use have been excised from this new member of the family.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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But both Brink and Foligno are luxuries.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All the used books at The Reading Room are $8, an uncomplicated pricing system that assures that everything is a fair price and means that, with some searching, patrons may stumble upon a great deal.—
Margaret Littman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is wild country, and part of its charm is the absence of modern conveniences.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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All of this is set just minutes from everyday conveniences and a short drive from downtown Kansas City.—
Trident Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Porcelain tile also offers long-term durability, which reassures buyers.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Structure helps families know what a successful relationship looks like and reassures parents that boundaries will be honored.—
Halona Black,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforts. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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