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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as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
the comforting smell of fresh bread
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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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Recent Examples of comfort
Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Painting scenes of rivers, wetlands, wildlife and other nature topics offers comfort in times of chaos and climate change challenges, said Green.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Her opponent, Karolina Muchova, is seen approaching the chair to comfort Raducanu.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Some babies take comfort a step further and rest on their mother's chest, face down.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Painting scenes of rivers, wetlands, wildlife and other nature topics offers comfort in times of chaos and climate change challenges, said Green.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Sixth grader Emma Hunter, 12, echoed Journey’s sentiments, saying that for her it’s been comforting being around other Black students.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Her opponent, Karolina Muchova, is seen approaching the chair to comfort Raducanu.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
Adjective
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For this sector, White House statements have been encouraging.—
Lydia DePillis,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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This optimism is encouraging but is tempered by a consensus that to deliver on its transformational potential, AI must be implemented in a responsible and thoughtful manner – 97.5% of executives believe that responsible AI safeguards and guardrails for governing AI must be in place.—
Randy Bean,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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All this suggests how rewarding a deeper dive into Jarrett as both man and musician might have been.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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The firm also said the board has failed in its fundamental oversight duties, rewarding management with compensation disconnected from the company’s performance.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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The best facial massager for you will be the one that not only targets your primary skin-care concerns but also offers a soothing moment of self-care, keeping you coming back for more.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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The scents are typically designed to smell soothing and sophisticated.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Was King Crimson a more fulfilling experience for you?—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ensuring yours are ready for your next adventure could be the difference between having a fulfilling trip and spending more time thinking about your aches and pains than the scenery.—
Adam Roy,
Outside Online,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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My 40s have been the most interesting and satisfying decade of my life so far.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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Those bookend vowels, her household-name status, the satisfying succinctness of a mononym — Adele is a crossword creator’s dream!—
Lindsay Zoladz,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Parthenope is inscrutable yet expressive, insolent yet heroic, magnetic yet unattainable, loving yet selfish.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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For my entire life, the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome has been Morris Chestnut, an actor who looks as if he was sculpted from marble by the hands of a loving and generous god.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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As a parent, there’s nothing more gratifying than realizing your child is maturing and developing the ability to put themselves in other people’s shoes.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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Indulgence will be particularly gratifying, just be mindful not to overdo it!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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