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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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
Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Custom made in the USA, the Hampton provides all-weather comfort with living room-worthy looks, perfect for indoor/outdoor spaces or covered patios.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
People don’t always know how to comfort each other.
—Fox Maxy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Kelly Clarkson is celebrating 1000 episodes of her popular daytime talk show, and is thanking fans for giving her comfort over the past five years of The Kelly Clarkson Show.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Custom made in the USA, the Hampton provides all-weather comfort with living room-worthy looks, perfect for indoor/outdoor spaces or covered patios.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The family seemingly energized, inspired and comforted the troubled artist, whose work didn’t achieve worldwide acclaim until after his death.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
People don’t always know how to comfort each other.
—Fox Maxy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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There was a general sense of relief around the program after the Wildcats won their first-round game, which occurred just once over the last four tournaments under Calipari.—
Jesse Temple,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some systems even become operational within days of installation, providing rapid congestion relief.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The jewelry pieces, priced from $900 to $8,800, are sleek, minimal, with a sophisticated 1940s and ’50s look of luxury, reflecting Wang’s design ethos.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Most seasons of The White Lotus have glimpsed a yacht of some kind, but the third season sees the cast spend a day and a night on board an 177-foot luxury catamaran around Ya Nui Beach in Phuket and the Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park in Koh Samui.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The small mountain town of Tryon ranks among the nation’s top places for recreational activities, affordable prices and other amenities that may appeal to older adults, according to results published Tuesday, March 11.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Hyatt Regency Hua Hin offers a similar level of luxury and amenities, including a range of beachfront pools and the award-winning The BARAI spa.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Canepa assured the public the board, despite working closely with Callagy, would treat the claim objectively.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Android-maker has already expanded Play Protect to assure apps from any source, and says this will now be strengthened.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The narrowness of those setbacks did not provide much consolation to graduate student small forward Selton Miguel.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2025
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For those who miss out, the only consolation may be watching launch video that accompanies the debut of the watch.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beyond speed for convenience, real-time payments are about empowerment.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Beyond nostalgia, this device delivers convenience.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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All proceeds from the collection were dedicated to supporting veterans and military families, a philanthropic throughline that added weight to the evening’s indulgence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
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In a minor act of indulgence, Lauren signs herself up for a commercials acting class overseen by the prickly and imperious Liz (Gaby Hoffmann, one of many faces familiar from Transparent).—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In an Instagram post Tuesday morning, Escondido police sought to reassure community members that the operation was not immigration focused.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Since then, various administration officials have sought to reassure investors that there’s no need to panic.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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