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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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as in luxury
something that adds to one's ease of living
a family campground with all the comforts of home
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as in ease
reduction of or freedom from pain
a life of comfort
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as in amenity
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
a hotel room featuring an array of domestic comforts
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as in to assure
to ease the grief or distress of
the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado
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Recent Examples of comfort
August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Highly technical, Swiss-made and designed to match our clients’ day to day needs, the movement is a guarantee of reliability, performance and comfort.
—Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The traditional holiday performing arts — even the ones given nontraditional twists — comfort us with their familiarity and their ability to evoke the sights, sounds and stories of the season.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In a year of exuberance and dread, songs came from every which way to comfort, to amuse, to haunt, to tantalize.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Highly technical, Swiss-made and designed to match our clients’ day to day needs, the movement is a guarantee of reliability, performance and comfort.
—Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
In the chaos, Givens’ mom appeared and comforted Givens’ other children, 8-year-old Journey and 6-year-old Marcus.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The traditional holiday performing arts — even the ones given nontraditional twists — comfort us with their familiarity and their ability to evoke the sights, sounds and stories of the season.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
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Breath work, exercise and journaling are some of the many practices someone can implement or consistent relief, according to the CDC.Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Tall windows, a columned portico, and sculpted reliefs depicting university patriarchs.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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In a recent episode, the hosts discuss merger arbitrage, affordable luxury handbags, and Warren Buffett, helping improve its ranking by 31 places.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Along with strengthening Macy's nameplate, the company's goals are accelerating luxury growth and simplifying and modernizing end-to-end operations.Jonathan Limehouse, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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The English-style home was decked out in luxe amenities like a living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, an eight-seat movie theater with its own candy bar, and a saltwater swimming pool with a waterslide.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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The first chunk of that plan debuted this winter with the new East Village base: home to several new restaurants, shopping, other skier amenities (like a ski school and rentals shop), as well as this glittering Grand Hyatt.Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Steelers are now 10-3 and top of the AFC North with a playoff position all but assured.Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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If the Rams sweep their division opponents, they will be assured a playoff spot for the sixth time in McVay’s eight seasons.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, the specific concerns, values, and language each group uses to describe their disappointment could differ, so effective AI consolation may need to be attuned to these nuances.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The consolation: All three of those opponents (Charlotte, Tulsa, Rice) entered the weekend three or more games below .500.Joey Knight, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
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From retail to leisure, AI will provide highly personalized experiences, gaining widespread acceptance because of its capacity to improve convenience and user involvement.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes, though, the convenience or happiness pay-off is enough to justify the financial cost.Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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Why this fragrance is the ultimate indulgence for your winter wardrobe.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Food and Drink That Defined 2024 Searches Here are the top 10 trending searches that dominated our search bars and, in many ways, our hearts: Olympic Chocolate Muffins A winning combination of indulgence and function, these muffins went viral during the 2024 Olympics.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Federal authorities have reassured the public that the objects don’t appear to be operating nefariously, while the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security clarify many sightings appear to be not drones at all.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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As lawmakers stare down a Friday deadline to fund the government, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday worked to reassure his colleagues there’s compromise in sight.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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