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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
Pareja moved to the 18s last year, lost her second match in the round of 64, and then battled back to prevail for the consolation title, equivalent to fifth place.
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Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
The Timberwolves’ Summer League season reached its conclusion in the consolation round Saturday in Las Vegas.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025
The two teams that lose in the semifinals will meet in a consolation final, which will take place just before the Patrick Cup championship game.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
San Marcos lost to Holtville in the A Bracket consolation playoffs.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
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Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
The Timberwolves’ Summer League season reached its conclusion in the consolation round Saturday in Las Vegas.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025
The two teams that lose in the semifinals will meet in a consolation final, which will take place just before the Patrick Cup championship game.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
San Marcos lost to Holtville in the A Bracket consolation playoffs.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
Noun
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The Kerrville district threw all available resources into flood relief from the start, even as grief swept through its schools.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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Wednesday will be the first day of relief after several days of high temperatures in the 90s.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
16 Aug. 2025
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No wonder his reassurances feel hollow — they’re being canceled out by his actions.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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This need for reassurance may be challenging for both parties at first, but likely becomes less necessary as trust repair progresses.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Infrared light and ‘dust-phobic vibration’ The Elevated Velocity has modes for interior comfort and different kinds of travel, from handsfree relaxation to desert racing.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Stay cool with clothing: Select lightweight and loose-fitting outfits for enhanced comfort.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Players drew encouragement from effectiveness at the goal line, where Rodgers and company scored on Tampa’s first unit on two of three attempts.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The book itself became a post-surgery memento, as Nelson's friends and family left him notes, writing words of encouragement in the first few pages.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Kramer had documented much of Bieber’s time at the studio, and Bieber seems to find solace in the idyllic area.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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The American people are seeking solace and inspiration from its leaders, not pettiness and skullduggery.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Filming largely from David’s perspective, and augmenting the action with cultural politics, Lee seems fully in sympathy with the protagonist’s viewpoint.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Linda obviously wasn’t offended by the popular entertainer’s lack of sympathy and had apparently forgiven him.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Zoo officials said the 160-pound gorilla, who had received training on how to be a good mother, appeared to act out of maternal compassion for the human child.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Amid a series of alarming tweets in 2020, Kardashian spoke out about West's health, asking for compassion.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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