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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
Advertisement In the seemingly inevitable future where artificial intelligence has flooded our workforce with emotionally engaged and intelligent AI agents, our overpromising technocrats offer us a consolation: AI will solve loneliness.
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Silvia Park, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
The source takes consolation in the recognition that land transfers, disposals, and transfer of mineral rights takes time — often years.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2025
Despite a late consolation goal from City’s Nico González, Los Blancos – the competition’s reigning champions – remain in the hunt for a record-extending 16th title.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Pomona, which is seeking its seventh straight 5A crown, enters the finals with a slight lead over Ponderosa (213-192), thanks to picking up points in the consolation rounds.
—The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
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Silvia Park, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
The source takes consolation in the recognition that land transfers, disposals, and transfer of mineral rights takes time — often years.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2025
Despite a late consolation goal from City’s Nico González, Los Blancos – the competition’s reigning champions – remain in the hunt for a record-extending 16th title.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Pomona, which is seeking its seventh straight 5A crown, enters the finals with a slight lead over Ponderosa (213-192), thanks to picking up points in the consolation rounds.
—The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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In an effort to expand its accessibility efforts for visitors with autism, the Museum offers a temporary sensory relief space, which provides complimentary sensory kits.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Nothing came of that rally, but Garrett Whitlock made sure the game remained knotted, holding the Rangers to one single over two dominant innings of relief in his first appearance since undergoing internal brace surgery on his right elbow last spring.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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The problem, however, is that Starmer has repeatedly emphasized that his brainchild will only work if the mighty U.S. is backing up the European reassurance force.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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Develop self-soothing strategies, address personal insecurities and build emotional resilience so that your well-being isn’t dependent on their reassurance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Though Graham had concerns for how Cooper would be handle the pressure of this style, he was quickly given comfort by the young actor’s fortitude.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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Yes, there might be a few more days on which a jacket or little beanie could provide a little extra comfort, but sunnier and warmer days are just around the corner.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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After encouragement from several key players in conversations over the winter, Baldelli implemented the idea this spring.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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With encouragement from her daughter, Hannah (played by Abby Ryder Fortson), Maggie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately learning to love herself and to treat those around her with greater kindness.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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While living in San Francisco during the late ’90s, Wallace found solace in the healing power of aromatherapy, Reiki, and meditation.—
Martine Thompson,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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Anyone miserable in their jobs will take some solace from Careless People, a blistering new memoir by Sarah Wynn-Williams, former global public policy director at Facebook (since rebranded as Meta).—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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As for the tens of thousands of government employees fired or in limbo, Krygier doesn’t have much sympathy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the anti-liberal counterrevolutionaries of today have no sympathy for this legacy.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Founded on principles of compassion, their treatments blend clinical psychology and Eastern philosophy together, which many have found to be a beneficial approach.—
Kara Markley Sterling,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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The woman shows compassion through her commitment to the dog, but her husband interprets this as emotional neglect towards their relationship.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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