consolation
noun
con·so·la·tion
ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 
1
2
: something that consoles
specifically
: a contest held for those who have lost early in a tournament
Examples of consolation in a Sentence
His kind words were a consolation to me.
the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor
Recent Examples on the Web
In the wake of the Jazz stunningly slipping to No. 5 in last month’s lottery, Wade tried to offer consolation to Jazz owner Ryan Smith.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
WrestleMania 42 Moved From New Orleans To Las Vegas
Triple H made things official by confirming WrestleMania 42 will not be in New Orleans, and as a consolation gift, the city will be hosting next year’s WWE Money in the Bank.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Regis Jesuit, coming from the consolation side of the bracket, needed to beat Cherry Creek twice on Saturday to win the title, as the Bruins did to the Raiders last year.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
Central air systems can range from $30 to $270 per month, while window units typically cost between $20 and $55 monthly—figures that may offer some consolation for those sweating over their energy bills.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
WrestleMania 42 Moved From New Orleans To Las Vegas
Triple H made things official by confirming WrestleMania 42 will not be in New Orleans, and as a consolation gift, the city will be hosting next year’s WWE Money in the Bank.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Regis Jesuit, coming from the consolation side of the bracket, needed to beat Cherry Creek twice on Saturday to win the title, as the Bruins did to the Raiders last year.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
Central air systems can range from $30 to $270 per month, while window units typically cost between $20 and $55 monthly—figures that may offer some consolation for those sweating over their energy bills.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for consolation
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolation. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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consolation
noun
con·so·la·tion
ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of consoling : the state of being consoled
2
: something that consoles
consolatory
adjective
kən-ˈsōl-ə-ˌtōr-ē
-sä-lə-
-ˌtȯr-
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