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
David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
The top-quality fabric provides excellent support, keeping everything in place while ensuring comfort.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Gunn: Remember, this was a kid who had been comforting him with his music and his voice, which is so compelling and powerful.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The pup's affection brought comfort, and, just months later, Skyy gave birth to 11 puppies.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
The top-quality fabric provides excellent support, keeping everything in place while ensuring comfort.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
Form-wise, there is nothing predictable or comforting about this work.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Gunn: Remember, this was a kid who had been comforting him with his music and his voice, which is so compelling and powerful.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Noun
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But following a hearing last month for a longer preliminary injunction, McFadden granted that relief.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tim Cook Sally Shin | CNBC Technology stocks declined Tuesday, erasing earlier gains after a broad market relief rally faded.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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That sort of showboating elicits laughs from TV audiences, partly because today's younger shoppers are spending less on pricey goods and more on luxury experiences.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Red Bull Mirage Lounge A multi-level structure across from Quasar, the Red Bull Mirage, will offer exclusive access to premier stage views, exclusive entertainment and other amenities.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The top floor would include several units with patio decks, more rentable storage and a nearly 1,700 square feet lounge and amenity area facing northeast, according to the plans.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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During development, a Ubisoft lead publicly assured fans that Shadows would be a big departure from Odyssey, seemingly letting folks know which fanbase the game was meant to please.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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What’s more, according to the two companies, the administration has also not awarded separate contracts to shipping companies, leaving much of the food assured by the original reinstated contracts stuck in the United States.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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The most notable other thing to happen on Thursday was Arizona State's Richard Figueroa, the reigning national champion from 2024, fell, forcing him into the consolation bracket.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But the fact the bottom of the East is likely too horrendous to Miami to fall out of the play in is of little consolation during the longest losing streak of Erik Spoelstra’s career.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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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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Their education, safety, and future should not be sacrificed for administrative convenience and financial savings.—
Melanie L. Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Comforting Notes of Vanilla Suede Vanilla Suede opens with a warm vanilla as the top note, immediately inviting you into comfort and indulgence.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Prior to learning about the loss of the COVID-era grants, Director Dr. Erica Pan wrote to reassure CDPH employees who were anxious about how the seismic shifts at the federal level were trickling down to the state’s health agency.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Yoko Ono asserted that Lennon craved reassuring glances from those dear to him.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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