How to Use comfort food in a Sentence
comfort food
noun
- Pot roast and fried chicken are my favorite comfort foods.
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It’s a simmered comfort food, good as a main and fine on the side.
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Alex Moshakis,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2022
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Mac and cheese is a comfort food that rarely fails to please.
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Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
14 July 2024
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This is late-night, on-your-way-home-from-the-bar comfort food.
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Mara Severin,
Anchorage Daily News,
16 Oct. 2020
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Julianne Moore is a staunch hater of one of the world’s most beloved comfort foods.
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Julia Moore,
Peoplemag,
18 Dec. 2023
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It’s cozy comfort food that’s easy enough to prepare on any night of the week.
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Kate Merker,
Good Housekeeping,
10 Aug. 2021
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Guac, as guacamole has been dubbed in the U.S., has become the go-to comfort food.
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Dallas News,
29 Dec. 2020
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Too much is just about right here, this is comfort food.
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Beth Segal,
cleveland,
11 Mar. 2021
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There’s a good mix of health-conscious and comfort food.
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Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Dec. 2021
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Any of the books in this column will fit the bill, but this is a good chance to squeeze in some more comfort food.
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John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2022
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Come for the Southern comfort food, stay for the festive vibes.
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BostonGlobe.com,
1 June 2021
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The Dearborn will also go the comfort food route to ease the stress of election night.
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Adam Lukach,
chicagotribune.com,
31 Oct. 2020
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Enjoy comfort food On to the eating, but how to choose?
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Chelsea Conaboy,
New York Times,
20 June 2024
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On paper, the series aims to be small-screen comfort food that will please dads the world over.
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Tim Grierson,
Chron,
7 Nov. 2022
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Dexter is the comfort food; Michael is the guy, for the original fans.
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Danielle Turchiano,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2021
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Their intent is to share the comfort food of their childhood.
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BostonGlobe.com,
25 May 2021
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The soup is a complete meal and has always been my comfort food.
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Marc Myers,
WSJ,
11 Jan. 2022
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Shirley likes retro and comfort food recipes that are easy to whip-up when cooking at home.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2022
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Might a bowl of soup just be the ultimate comfort food?
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
8 Jan. 2022
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Green Chile Mac Hard times call for comfort food, and mac and cheese is always a safe bet.
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Anna Luisa Rodriguez,
Washington Post,
21 Feb. 2024
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In the depths of winter, a hearty bit of West Asian cuisine makes for some warm comfort food.
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Andrew King,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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The show is comfort food for those who love it when the bad guys get their comeuppances.
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Josh Getlin,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2021
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To that end, at least, Renegades is hearty comfort food.
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Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2021
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In the old days, buffets and Western comfort foods were de rigueur.
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Mary Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2024
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Some of Grandpa’s go-to comfort food recipes come straight from the slow cooker.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2024
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To me, massaman curry is among the world’s great comfort foods.
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Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
28 May 2024
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To complement the chicken and BBQ, most of the menu will be Southern comfort food.
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Paris Wolfe,
cleveland,
5 Jan. 2023
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And what's better comfort food than a quick and easy Brunswick stew?
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Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2023
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You might be drawn to various supplements and feel more inclined to reach for comfort foods.
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Dr. Uma Naidoo, Contributor,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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The hut serves classic comfort food starting at breakfast, while lunch offers skiers and riders sandwiches, soups, and plenty of chili.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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