1
as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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2
as in luxury
something that adds to one's ease of living
a family campground with all the comforts of home
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as in ease
reduction of or freedom from pain
a life of comfort
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as in amenity
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 to assure
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 comfort
Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Foxy Brown, a downtown Fort Lauderdale comfort-food titan from restaurateur Elliot Wolf and his Be Nice Restaurant Group, is set to permanently close following Mother’s Day dinner service on Sunday, May 10.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
This simple, comforting recipe is a homestyle Mexican treat consisting of sweet potatoes simmered in a brown sugar syrup with cinnamon and cloves.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In the room, smart TVs, Egyptian cotton sheets, and an all-white marble bathroom with crystal light fixtures feel tailored to every comfort.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Foxy Brown, a downtown Fort Lauderdale comfort-food titan from restaurateur Elliot Wolf and his Be Nice Restaurant Group, is set to permanently close following Mother’s Day dinner service on Sunday, May 10.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Verb
Antica Locanda doles out comforting Sicilian dishes, from platters of fresh fish to generous bowls of seafood pasta.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
This simple, comforting recipe is a homestyle Mexican treat consisting of sweet potatoes simmered in a brown sugar syrup with cinnamon and cloves.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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Doe is seeking damages exceeding $75,000, along with other punitive damages and other relief to be determined at trial.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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When aid workers reached out to South Sudanese authorities with a request to deliver emergency relief, however, it was denied.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Whether despite this background or because of it, young Zac becomes preoccupied with the outward signs of extreme wealth, luxury cars especially, in a manner somewhat precocious but not entirely remarkable for a teenage boy.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Starting at $850, their cost is more in line with a luxury mattress than an affordable mattress-in-a-box.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hotel guests mingled with the crowd, granted full access to the hotel’s amenities, including its boutiques and restaurants.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Families can also borrow toys to bring home, and return to enjoy snacks and amenities.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The public should also rest assured that there will be no stone unturned during this investigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Passanisi assured them there would be adequate fencing.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the annual Chowda Cup, Gus Greene registered a hat trick and added an assist, as Cohasset pulled away for a 9-4 victory over Scituate during a consolation match.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The top three vote-getters will receive $40,000, $33,000, and $25,000 respectively, while the remaining three finalists will each receive $5,000 consolation grants — totaling $113,000 disbursed.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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But there’s a real satisfaction in watching Ohm figure out the suite’s unique conveniences, run by analog systems of pulleys and levers, confronting the terrors within and mastering them for his survival.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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For convenience, the system works with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Ecuadorian hot chocolate—offered after snorkeling in the marina or paired with espresso back on deck—also became a daily indulgence for me.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Houston Houston leans into Texas-sized indulgence, with a food scene built on big portions and bold flavors.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The California Energy Commission last year sought to reassure motorists that the ability to import from Asia would protect against possible price spikes, after the closure of two refineries supplying about 20% of the state's motor fuel requirements.—
Daniel Trotta,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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While local leaders attempted to assure the public that result of the study wouldn’t be predetermined, longtime Land Park resident Luree Stetson wasn’t reassured.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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