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as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
the comforting smell of fresh bread
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2
as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a long comforting soak in a hot bath
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as in reassurance
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the comforting of the sick has always been regarded as one of the major acts of charity
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as in reassuring
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforting
Adjective
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For Max, the Nielsen shoutout is an encouraging sign.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025 -
The stock is also trading above all its important moving averages, which is also an encouraging sign.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The video for the title track, an instant-classic twitching dance routine full of arresting contortions, feels like a conceptual piece with images of workplace anomie giving weight to lyrical reassurance.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2025
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Despite the flight attendant relaying this information to the cockpit, the crew wanted additional reassurance.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, this administration plans to focus on consolidating power, enriching themselves, and rewarding billionaire donors like Musk, who exemplify the MAGA oligarchy.—
Laura Rodriguez,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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It was based on the assumption that if the job is rewarding, people would be loyal and committed.—
Csaba Toth,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Naturally, these delicate birds give her life a soothing meaning.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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For wellness seekers, Champagne Beach invites you to relax in its natural jacuzzi, where volcanic seafloor vents create soothing bubbles.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Jamie’s lieutenant Bixby eventually reaches the church, assuring Claire that Jamie is bound to come any minute.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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But what if the real power for helping people and assuring sensible government went the other way?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The art infuses the room, outfitted in warm neutrals, with rich color.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
29 Jan. 2025
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Low temperatures could rise as a warm rain system crosses the Valley, Purdue said, while high temperatures are expected to remain typical.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That wasn’t an appealing consolation for Orlando, especially as Blackburn kept scouting him after making clear their seven-figure valuation.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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For now, none of that is much consolation to the faithful throng fans of TikTok, especially those who came of age on it.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For aspiring leaders, identifying the right opportunities and equipping themselves with the tools to navigate these challenges is the key to building a fulfilling and impactful career.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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That reciprocal creativity and support has been one of my life's greatest and most fulfilling gifts.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Comforting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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