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noun

Definition of comfortsnext
plural of comfort
1
as in consolations
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words

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2
as in amenities
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 reliefs
reduction of or freedom from pain a life of comfort

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as in luxuries
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary a hotel room featuring an array of domestic comforts

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comforts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of comfort
as in assures
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 Synonyms for comforts
  1. amenities
  2. assures
  3. reassures
  4. soothes
  5. accommodations
Noun
  • Providing frogs with amenities has also helped.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Securing large investments to boost the local economy, creating jobs and providing quality public amenities were key accomplishments this year, according to city leadership.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of amenities
Verb
  • One does not have to be old friends, Miss Manners assures you, to spare another human needless embarrassment.
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Though no new footage of Plaza can be spied in the midseason trailer that went out this week, Agatha All Along showrunner Jac Schaeffer assures fans that the scene-stealing character will be seen again.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of assures
Verb
  • For those concerned about gamma radiation exposure, Cummer reassures that the radiation levels would only be harmful if someone were very close to the source.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Stephen reassures her before opening up about his most recent relationship.
    Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of reassures
Verb
  • While the colloidal gold soothes inflammation and nourishes the skin with antioxidants, hexapeptides smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while Damask rose helps strengthen the skin barrier.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The gel-type moisturizer soothes irritated skin and glides on easily after your evening face wash.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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Noun
  • An eighth grade transgender boy, who was allegedly threatened with expulsion for using the boys restroom, is suing his South Carolina school district and the state over a budget rule that restricts accommodations for transgender students.
    Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Chelsea is no stranger to high-end accommodations, but for anyone in need of a polished property that offers quick access to some of the neighborhood’s top attractions, the Dream Downtown is the perfect spot.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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