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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
Fresh from his online mauling at the hands of Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary, the world’s richest man can take some consolation.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Feb. 2026
As a consolation, Bradley invites Linda on a trip to Bangkok to discuss the company’s merger plans, but she’s immediately ostracized on the private plane, where the men gather around a laptop to mock her Survivor audition tape.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
These increases still aren’t expected to push Minnesota even into the top 20 in the NBA in ticket cost, though that understandably won’t serve as much consolation to existing season ticket holders who will have to pay significantly more to enjoy the same experience next season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
If ticket prices are too steep, Rothenberg said, an attractive consolation could be the fan festivals in each city.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Feb. 2026
As a consolation, Bradley invites Linda on a trip to Bangkok to discuss the company’s merger plans, but she’s immediately ostracized on the private plane, where the men gather around a laptop to mock her Survivor audition tape.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
These increases still aren’t expected to push Minnesota even into the top 20 in the NBA in ticket cost, though that understandably won’t serve as much consolation to existing season ticket holders who will have to pay significantly more to enjoy the same experience next season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
If ticket prices are too steep, Rothenberg said, an attractive consolation could be the fan festivals in each city.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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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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Supplements certified for sport provide additional reassurance that the product has been tested and verified for quality, purity, and safety.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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This proposal also reflects feedback from Baltimore County residents who are seeking reassurance that public institutions are operating transparently and responsibly.—
Carl Jackson,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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The menu moves between Japanese American comfort dishes such as Okinawan taco rice, udon carbonara and matcha roulade and brunch staples including biscuit Benedicts, almond croissants and fresh handmade pastries.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cancer, kismet and the comfort of girlhood Taylor and Finkel know not all cancer patients have a best friend who lives close enough to go to appointments with them, let alone the time to do so.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Aleksandar Mishkov, dog trainer and owner of The Daily Tail, offers a note of encouragement to all would-be pup owners.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2026
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He could be heard often on Saturday screaming encouragement to the middle school group during one-on-one drills.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The solace exists in knowing Ruohonen, 54, was finally on the precipice of getting to represent his country on the highest stage.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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Frederick battled intermittent despair and sought solace in Swedenborgianism and other, stranger beliefs.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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There should be empathy for his injury, but no sympathy for his lack of production.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Remittances and family communication mostly reinforce existing, mutual partisan sympathies rather than swing votes.—
Michael Paarlberg,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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Hicks’ message of compassion for the needy and to care for and cherish immigrants are in line with what Mamdani wants.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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And imagine a world with less evil and more compassion.—
Tara Sonenshine,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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