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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
For United, the UEFA Cup/Europa League was a tinpot consolation for clubs which couldn’t cut it.
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Lee also won the consolation final of the 500 free in 4:36.87, almost 4 1/2 seconds faster than his prelims time on Wednesday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Set in the aftermath of the October 7, Hamas attacks on Israel, the film revolves around a struggling jazz musician, and his wife Jasmine, a dancer, who give their art, souls, and bodies to the highest bidder, bringing pleasure and consolation to their bleeding country.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
But at this time of year, with the Red Wings quickly running out of runway to snap an eight-year playoff drought, none of that was any consolation.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Lee also won the consolation final of the 500 free in 4:36.87, almost 4 1/2 seconds faster than his prelims time on Wednesday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Set in the aftermath of the October 7, Hamas attacks on Israel, the film revolves around a struggling jazz musician, and his wife Jasmine, a dancer, who give their art, souls, and bodies to the highest bidder, bringing pleasure and consolation to their bleeding country.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
But at this time of year, with the Red Wings quickly running out of runway to snap an eight-year playoff drought, none of that was any consolation.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
Noun
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People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Homeowners whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by the fires that scorched the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities in January may qualify for up to $20,000 in mortgage relief.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Like in past eras of technology revolution, reassurance often comes in the form of standards, frameworks and guidelines.—
Shazia Manus,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Amid all this, many look to state and local leaders for calm, reassurance and support.—
G. Cristina Mora,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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The series is filmed in real time, minus a one-to-two day delay, and those watching from the comfort of their couch get to exercise their right to vote and influence the Islanders' time in the villa.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Fans will be able to cast their votes for their favorite couples, who are competing to win $100,000, from the comfort of their own homes.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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While this is good news, student loan borrowers should remember this drop shouldn't be taken as encouragement to acquire more student debt at lower rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kelly had posted several photos on social media while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as insurrectionists injured police officers and destroyed Capitol property with prior encouragement from President Donald Trump at a rally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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At the beginning of UCSD’s spring quarter this year, Angulo launched Rooted @ UCSD to encourage her peers to embrace nature and find solace in tending to house plants.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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If season three can even lean even further into the game to tell a different kind of story, there’s hope that everyone — viewers and characters alike — may find solace in the unknown.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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Infused with equal parts outrage and sympathy, the song is a must-listen in these trying times.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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There was little sympathy for the congressman’s words among the 100 or so protesters who turned out for the news conference held at the bottom of the building’s west steps.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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Each of us can use the next six months working on our own heart, praying for a heart that is filled with compassion and love.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Balancing business needs with compassion for people is critical to preserving trust and morale through a difficult transition, for both employees who are retained and also for those impacted by layoffs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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