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as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor
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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the consolation that our favorite foods give us when we're having a bad day
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Recent Examples of consolation
In this brand of rugby, teams of seven players compete in short, 14-minute knockout matches leading to semifinals, consolation and championship rounds.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The della Robbia family produced so many tender terra-cottas of Madonnas and angels offering gentleness and consolation to others in the face of the cruelty of life, but this one suffered such cruelty itself, because it was burned in a fire in Berlin in 1945.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Then, when Messi ended up missing the game in Vancouver, the Whitecaps offered fans a complementary future ticket as a consolation.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The typical worker, then, is up 1.5% over inflation, although that’s little consolation after a trip to the supermarket.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The della Robbia family produced so many tender terra-cottas of Madonnas and angels offering gentleness and consolation to others in the face of the cruelty of life, but this one suffered such cruelty itself, because it was burned in a fire in Berlin in 1945.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Then, when Messi ended up missing the game in Vancouver, the Whitecaps offered fans a complementary future ticket as a consolation.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The typical worker, then, is up 1.5% over inflation, although that’s little consolation after a trip to the supermarket.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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Tall windows, a columned portico, and sculpted reliefs depicting university patriarchs.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Breath work, exercise and journaling are some of the many practices someone can implement or consistent relief, according to the CDC.Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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This personalized approach ensures that the therapy is tailored to the patient's unique situation, providing reassurance and comfort.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps as reassurance, the games to be streamed on Netflix will be produced by CBS Sports, which boasts decades of top-of-the-market experience.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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In terms of industry trends, casual wear has continued to dominate the men’s fashion market, with many consumers shifting away from formal attire in favor of pieces that offer versatility and comfort.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hot teas are a standard part of life for many Blue Zone centenarians, offering comfort and health benefits.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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Muir offered the Lang brothers words of encouragement.Eric Noll, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet, according to the lawsuit, the chatbots' encouragements can turn dark, inappropriate, or even violent.Bobby Allyn, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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That’s of little solace to Panthers guard Robert Hunt, who is tired of the Panthers-are-close narrative.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The wave of sympathy toward Mangione and hostility toward CEOs sparked debate about how a set of Americans had come to cheer, or at least condone, wishes of violence hurled toward corporate executives.Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Online sellers, looking to cash in on the sympathies that some have expressed for Mangione, have drawn criticism.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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As practitioners of empathy and compassion, associates are unbridled to become magnets for bringing out the best in others around them.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Our brothers and sisters in crisis deserve our compassion and understanding, not violence.Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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