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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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
Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Pretty and practical, the smocked dress creates a sense of comfort and ease that never goes out of summer style.
—Irina Grechko, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Kenny’s videos comforted so many of you in really, really dark times of your lives.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
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Noun
The family said Momo and Rylan are buddies, and sometimes when Rylan is feeling upset or sick, Momo provides comfort.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Pretty and practical, the smocked dress creates a sense of comfort and ease that never goes out of summer style.
—Irina Grechko, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Verb
Early on, many infected people spread the virus to few people, which generated comforting statistics on average.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Kenny’s videos comforted so many of you in really, really dark times of your lives.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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The big surprise was sophomore Troy Sibolboro throwing three scoreless innings of relief, including a strikeout of the hot-hitting James Tronstein.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The final score was deceiving because the Rockies scored five runs in the ninth off infielder Miguel Rojas, who was pitching in relief to save wear and tear on the Dodgers’ bullpen.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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The property has recently undergone major renovations, including a $55 million reimagination of the MGM Tower in 2023, offering guests brand new, more luxurious rooms away from the casino floor and new luxury Vista Suites with wraparound views of the Atlantic City skyline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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On Thursday, investigators searched a property on Blackie Road in Prunedale, where detectives found a skid steer, forklift and four-stall luxury restroom trailer, each reported stolen from a Salinas rental construction business in November 2025, the office said.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Rather than abandoning its roots, the transformation preserved the integrity of the hotel's vision while adding modern touches and amenities to the rooms and suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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While many brands offer affordable hotel accommodations, several also stand out for good customer experiences and excellent amenities.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Rest assured, though, that the luxury factor hasn’t been compromised.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Building inspector approves operations The restaurant posted on Instagram following the incident, assuring customers that the building had been evaluated.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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To some of those teams, that’s of little consolation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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But all of that was of little consolation after Friday’s setback.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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That way, patients benefit from the convenience of telehealth while maintaining a connection with their in-person providers.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Few destinations combine such dramatic scenery with the convenience of seeing multiple places while unpacking just once.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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All season, the teenagers on The Audacity have been set up as troubled, neglected afterthoughts to their parents’ indulgences and machinations, and the show finally pulls the trigger on Chekhov’s gun.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
24 May 2026
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For him, the real indulgence is the sourcing itself, from the right trout to the right potato, almond and butter.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Norrased sought to reassure him, telling him that the water was being drained, and handing over blankets and food.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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