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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
If he's really called up on Sunday and then posts a dominant ERA in his first three starts, the Phillies would be enjoying a significant consolation after losing their best pitcher for the rest of the year.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
DeLuca offers one final consolation to those struggling with their children’s sleep, no matter what phase the moon is in.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Sargent also got on the scoresheet in Norwich’s recent win against Portsmouth, and got that consolation right-footed strike at Carrow Road on Saturday.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Maybe that’s the only consolation of this job.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
DeLuca offers one final consolation to those struggling with their children’s sleep, no matter what phase the moon is in.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Sargent also got on the scoresheet in Norwich’s recent win against Portsmouth, and got that consolation right-footed strike at Carrow Road on Saturday.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Maybe that’s the only consolation of this job.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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Mario Tama/Getty Images There is not much relief to be found in the rental market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The funds raised will support rescue, relief and recovery services and flood assistance to various communities damaged by the July 4 flood(s), according to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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Together, these findings serve as both a warning and a reassurance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In those moments, employees often look for confirmation or reassurance from managers or HR.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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In an industry notorious for poor fit and lack of inclusivity, SNAG proves that sustainable products can also deliver comfort, durability, and representation.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Known as High Performance Homes, they’re designed for comfort, wellness and sustainability with connected technology, energy-saving solutions, water-efficient features and health-conscious choices like low-VOC paint.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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While the movement has yet to gain traction on this side of the pond, Americans have needed little outside encouragement to get in on the secondhand shopping trend, both online, led by marketplaces like ThredUp and The Real Real, and in thrift stores.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pym was in need of encouragement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Later in her life, Maar mostly withdrew from photography and concentrated on painting, also finding solace in poetry, religion and philosophy, according to London’s Tate Modern art gallery.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Following a moment of solace, Cudi rocks the House of Blues stage, while the clip becomes more of a live performance music video to the grungy track.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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Last season, Kelly doing something like this probably earned little sympathy from LSU fans because the Tigers underperformed.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Characters like Sophie, who decide against parenthood, are portrayed with sympathy and respect; but so too are the relationships between parents and children, which the game presents as meaningful.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Lead for Influence and Impact Offer stability and clarity, integrity and transparency as well as empathy and compassion.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, the Mexican-American singer talks about the importance of having compassion and helping her community, while also visiting a local supermarket and paying for the groceries of many strangers.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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