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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
While this loss has gutted so many, Klein finds some consolation in the legacy his wife of 23 years left behind.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.
—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
That’s the great consolation of getting older.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.
—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
That example was purely about pleasure, as consumers sought indulgence as consolation.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
That’s the great consolation of getting older.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consolation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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
Noun
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Valve on Tuesday announced release details for the Steam Controller, alongside reassurances that its Steam Frame and Steam Machine gadgets are still on track for future release.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Focusing on practical reassurance?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sometimes in comfort; other times in warning.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite the losses and ongoing uncertainty, Hunter finds comfort in the fact her family made it out alive.—
Ryan Brennan
April 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the aftermath, Pollard’s inbox filled with criticisms, encouragement and recommendations.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Arizona’s rapid low-density residential development sprawl is driven by its rabid encouragement of ever more population growth.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Holmes Beach is a slam dunk for families, and Bean Point is perfect for those seeking solace.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the film, Theron plays Sasha, a grieving woman seeking solace in the Australian wilderness only to become caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a serial killer (Taron Egerton).—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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His apparently boundless sympathy for others stops short of his own wife.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Idubor extended her sympathies to Long’s family.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And Mark aside, there are limits to my compassion.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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In conclusion, the owner had only care and compassion for everyone who worked for him, and the baristas would be willing to testify to this.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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