as in comforts
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 consolations
Nothing like the durable consolations of late-life romance, but headier, more exciting and, in the worst cases, far more damaging.
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Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Toward the end of 2022 and into 2023, Perardi and Youngblood spoke constantly, looping through the same horror, the same consolations.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Over three nights, hundreds of drivers in both Super Late Model and Open Wheel Modified divisions will battle through prelims on Thursday and Friday, including hot laps, heat races, consolations, and qualifiers, to earn a spot in Saturday’s high-stakes finale.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
There are no consolations to offer the grieving, really, but a squeeze of the hand, or a text, or a phone call, or a card in the mail can be transformative.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
Yet even in an awkward or hurtful breakup conversation, the person being broken up with is still offered the dignity of being told to their face that the relationship is ending; ghostees aren’t even allowed these small consolations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Toward the end of 2022 and into 2023, Perardi and Youngblood spoke constantly, looping through the same horror, the same consolations.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Over three nights, hundreds of drivers in both Super Late Model and Open Wheel Modified divisions will battle through prelims on Thursday and Friday, including hot laps, heat races, consolations, and qualifiers, to earn a spot in Saturday’s high-stakes finale.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
There are no consolations to offer the grieving, really, but a squeeze of the hand, or a text, or a phone call, or a card in the mail can be transformative.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
Yet even in an awkward or hurtful breakup conversation, the person being broken up with is still offered the dignity of being told to their face that the relationship is ending; ghostees aren’t even allowed these small consolations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolations
Noun
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The experience leans heavily into expedition-style programming, pairing luxury comforts with scientific engagement.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Below, Culpo shares her must-pack comforts, her Type A travel tendencies, and why a good piece of luggage is the ultimate indulgence.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His pieces include solid wood chairs with a deliberately rudimentary, almost minimal design, integrating ornamental elements such as marquetry panels or tin bas-reliefs into their backs, legs or seats.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The houses below are famously adorned with colorful reliefs that recount the history of each owner’s family.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Consolations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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