1
as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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2
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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3
as in ease
reduction of or freedom from pain
a life of comfort
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4
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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
That’s of little comfort to South Florida homebuyers and sellers, who are already navigating a sluggish market hamstrung by relatively high borrowing costs.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Her parents were comforted to know that with proper medication, Marissa could live an otherwise normal life.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Noun
The second generation of the Praetor 600 takes the super-midsize category’s comfort level to new heights.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
That’s of little comfort to South Florida homebuyers and sellers, who are already navigating a sluggish market hamstrung by relatively high borrowing costs.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Verb
Comfort shows are comforting for a reason.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Her parents were comforted to know that with proper medication, Marissa could live an otherwise normal life.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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Being a wedding guest is hard work, but has always left me with a profound sense of relief.—
Bobby Finger
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Get on-demand temperature relief -- anytime, anywhere.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Baird added that interest in luxury homes has increased recently among SpaceX's mid-30s to early-40s employee base, according to California real estate agents.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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And the video of the TV unfurling like a monstrous robot in the corner of your luxury living room is worth watching too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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This is identical to the fact that unit owners are responsible for their pro rata share of the budget cost for any amenity or service even if that amenity or service is not used.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Travelers arrive expecting amenities that are unavailable, room types that do not exist, or experiences that were never actually bookable together.—
Teresa Mackintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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But in June, nothing in the NBA is assured.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The Seleção found itself 5-0 down after 30 minutes, then in a 7-0 hole 10 minutes from the final whistle, before Oscar scored the most insignificant of consolation goals in the final minute.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Then this year, the base got cut to 36 cents, with a 4-cent top-up thrown in as a consolation.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Best known for disrupting floorcare, the company has increasingly moved into products designed around comfort and convenience, and its FlexBreeze portable fan feels almost made for Cannes.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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That’s not a convenience upgrade.—
Piyush Patel,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Stay at any of the three resort properties at Baha Mar or opt for a room at Atlantis, the ultimate in Bahamian indulgence—The Cove has an adults-only pool and a more upscale vibe.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Here, the relaxation of the mind is just as much of a priority as the joy of indulgence, and spaces are tailored to ensure each has their moment to flourish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Leaders want to reassure people.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Orlando Bravo is attempting to reassure investors that a poor bet on Medallia is a one-off, and reaffirming that his firm can benefit from AI.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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