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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The company said that vehicles from the sub-brand would offer the opulent comforts of a Maybach along with the hair-raising performance of an AMG.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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, 26 Jan. 2026
However, the two games were in the comforts of Allen Fieldhouse.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2026
For Stroheim, the palaces and playgrounds of the rich are elaborate concealments of the drudgery and the squalor underlying comforts and luxuries—and even the bare necessities of everyday people.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Despite access to modern comforts and technology, many people still report a sense of emptiness.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The 12-room historic hotel has been open since 1893, but it’s equipped with all kinds of modern comforts.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Here are some ideas for getting started, inspired by hygge and the season's comforts.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
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
Redford played Officer Harold Beldon, a gentle embodiment of Death who comforts an elderly woman terrified of dying.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
With the opening of the new ski-in, ski-out Inn, the village-like resort now has all the modern comforts and amenities that today’s luxury traveler has come to expect.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The company said that vehicles from the sub-brand would offer the opulent comforts of a Maybach along with the hair-raising performance of an AMG.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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, 26 Jan. 2026
However, the two games were in the comforts of Allen Fieldhouse.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2026
For Stroheim, the palaces and playgrounds of the rich are elaborate concealments of the drudgery and the squalor underlying comforts and luxuries—and even the bare necessities of everyday people.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Despite access to modern comforts and technology, many people still report a sense of emptiness.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The 12-room historic hotel has been open since 1893, but it’s equipped with all kinds of modern comforts.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Here are some ideas for getting started, inspired by hygge and the season's comforts.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Redford played Officer Harold Beldon, a gentle embodiment of Death who comforts an elderly woman terrified of dying.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforts
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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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There are no consolations to offer the grieving, really, but a squeeze of the hand, or a text, or a phone call, or a card in the mail can be transformative.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
21 Nov. 2025
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Large and boutique operators alike are differentiating themselves through modern design, personalization, and luxe amenities aimed at an increasingly discerning clientele.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other amenities include club rooms, a golf simulator, a karaoke and multimedia room, podcasting rooms, a dog park and grooming station, and a dedicated rideshare lounge.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 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
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One of the most unexpected reliefs came in the grocery store aisles.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
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Any luxuries that can’t be purchased in Indonesia must be invented.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Any extra luxuries of note, big or small?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Senate’s move to break off the DHS bill from the broader package assures that the House will need to reapprove the package.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Now, back in her dorm room, Wrigley assures her that nobody thinks that, least of all Evan, who is still obsessed with her.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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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
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Life here feels distinctly Spanish, offering modern conveniences, a sunny climate, historic charm, and easy access to beaches… without the crowds, fast pace, or higher costs often found in major tourist destinations.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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What Ineos built was a truck like the old Defender, albeit one with some modern conveniences.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Allenby reassures him that his distaste is to be expected.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Annabeth reassures Percy that Thalia would never side with Luke or Kronos.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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