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as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor
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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the consolation that our favorite foods give us when we're having a bad day
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Recent Examples of consolation
When spring arrives, flowering trees in Front Range parks erupt with white and pink blossoms, a gorgeous sight that can offer a semblance of consolation for frustrated weekend tennis players enduring long waits for free courts.
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Just one consolation on an otherwise disappointing night for the Twins.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2025
Among teams, Aquinas is 12-1 and won the National Classic last week after winning the Boras Classic South consolation title.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The fact that Cole went down after the Yankees signed Fried is no small consolation.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 June 2025
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Just one consolation on an otherwise disappointing night for the Twins.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2025
Among teams, Aquinas is 12-1 and won the National Classic last week after winning the Boras Classic South consolation title.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The fact that Cole went down after the Yankees signed Fried is no small consolation.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
Noun
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People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Homeowners whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by the fires that scorched the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities in January may qualify for up to $20,000 in mortgage relief.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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With the reassurance that care is available, residents can live the resort-like lifestyle to the fullest while also fostering deeper connections.—
Advertorial,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Junior provides a taste of the golden age of aviation with the comfort and reassurance of modern-day safety and technology.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Where To Stay: The stylish Buoy Haus Beach Resort, Autograph Collection, St. Thomas is a boutique resort with 92 guestrooms and 2 oceanfront suites, each designed with modern comfort and tropical elegance.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Thank you, Dad, for defending and standing by our right to learn, for placing our future above your comfort, for refusing to sell your daughters.—
Esther Ndumi Ngumbi,
NPR,
15 June 2025
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While this is good news, student loan borrowers should remember this drop shouldn't be taken as encouragement to acquire more student debt at lower rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kelly had posted several photos on social media while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as insurrectionists injured police officers and destroyed Capitol property with prior encouragement from President Donald Trump at a rally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Still, despite all that, 4,000 stiff-upper-lipped partisans showed up in Anaheim over the weekend, seeking solace, inspiration and a winning way forward.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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After Monaco, a weekend during which Red Bull struggled to get anywhere close to McLaren’s performance at the front, Horner took solace in the fact Verstappen was only 25 points behind Piastri at the top of the championship, equivalent to just one race win.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Ironically, this was the one episode where viewers were beginning to feel some sympathy for Ralphie, as his son got critically injured while roleplaying Lord of the Rings.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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Communism was never discussed at meetings, but secret sympathies were difficult to sniff out.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Each of us can use the next six months working on our own heart, praying for a heart that is filled with compassion and love.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Balancing business needs with compassion for people is critical to preserving trust and morale through a difficult transition, for both employees who are retained and also for those impacted by layoffs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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