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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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The typical worker, then, is up 1.5% over inflation, although that’s little consolation after a trip to the supermarket.
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Eli Amdur, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But there was one small consolation: she’d be seated next to someone else her age—the groom’s teenage son, Christopher Toh.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
The fact that neither Hezbollah nor the Lebanese authorities have called this a war is little consolation for those in throes of bombardment and mass displacement.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
My consolation, though, is a chance to fish a warm-up event with a select group of anglers before the real competition begins.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
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Eli Amdur, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But there was one small consolation: she’d be seated next to someone else her age—the groom’s teenage son, Christopher Toh.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
The fact that neither Hezbollah nor the Lebanese authorities have called this a war is little consolation for those in throes of bombardment and mass displacement.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
My consolation, though, is a chance to fish a warm-up event with a select group of anglers before the real competition begins.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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Lobby group Family Business UK said tens of thousands of family-run businesses and farms will be ruined by this change due to lower levels of inheritance tax relief.Marc Shoffman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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One Israeli official suggested that Netanyahu could look to end Israel’s offensive in Gaza early in Trump’s term as a way of handing the Republican a quick diplomatic victory amid relief over Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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While companies like Cisco tout AI’s potential to mimic human-like engagement, the reality often falls short, leaving customers without the reassurance and attentiveness that only a human representative can provide.Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This moment was not just a reflection of her stepson's happiness, but also a reassurance that their co-parenting approach is working.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Two shove-it pockets, a laptop sleeve, and two water bottle holders will keep your on-the-go giftee moving in comfort and style.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Lightweight and foldable, these are built for easy travel and everyday comfort.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Positive characteristics of families and businesses can overlap, such as ongoing communication and encouragement, but a company is a distinct entity.Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ultimately, with Tepper’s encouragement, the stadium’s concession, merchandise and parking vendors all donated their proceeds as well.Melinda Newman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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Find solace in talking to them about your hopes, dreams and worries.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Amid this emotional void, Stewart found solace in gardening—a passion that grew partly from necessity, as her family often struggled to put food on the table due to her father’s alcoholism.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
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This sympathy wasn’t simply a fascination with human evil—with a death instinct—but an attraction to a deeper freedom, a more intense form of life than parliaments and pamphleteering offered.George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Pickford does not disguise where his sympathies lie.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Being in tune with your employees and team members’ needs, challenges, and emotions empowers anyone to lead with compassion by fostering a work environment where employees know they are seen, heard, and valued.Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Jewish obligation to give, tzedakah, was the source of her compassion.Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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