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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
Cis girls will get a consolation spot in events w/ a trans girl, apparently targeting AB Hernandez.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
By batting 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, four RBI and four steals, Davante Layne was unstoppable to anchor Malden (12-6) in a 15-5 win over East Boston in the East Boston Strikes Out Colon Cancer consolation matchup.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
As a consolation, Colbert offered to sing.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Wasn’t there consolation in that?
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
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Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
By batting 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, four RBI and four steals, Davante Layne was unstoppable to anchor Malden (12-6) in a 15-5 win over East Boston in the East Boston Strikes Out Colon Cancer consolation matchup.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
As a consolation, Colbert offered to sing.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Wasn’t there consolation in that?
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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The big surprise was sophomore Troy Sibolboro throwing three scoreless innings of relief, including a strikeout of the hot-hitting James Tronstein.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The final score was deceiving because the Rockies scored five runs in the ninth off infielder Miguel Rojas, who was pitching in relief to save wear and tear on the Dodgers’ bullpen.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Jensen was grateful for the reassurance and started to believe things would be okay.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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While not a full-on new product roadmap, the announcements do feel like management’s attempt to let investors peek behind the curtains for reassurance that new revenue streams are most certainly a top priority.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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When the fabric is right, your comfort is sure to follow — but choosing pieces that are also work-appropriate is trickier.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The Outback continues to balance passenger comfort with true utility thanks to its 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks, multi-use cargo area and substantial roof rail system capable of supporting up to 800 pounds of static load capacity.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Miller, who said the plan for the team was to keep playing next season, even without access to the state playoffs, tried to offer consoling words.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The punk rocker, 70, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 AMAs in Las Vegas on Monday, May 25 and gave a sweet speech offering encouragement to any kid interested in music.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Fiebig banged their stick against the goal post at one point, frustrated, but continued to shout instruction and encouragement.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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With a spotlight illuminating the players while the rest of the orchestra sat quietly, the echoing, meditative short piece offered a moment of solace.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
22 May 2026
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Guggenheim takes solace in the rise of a green tech and green energy industry that is driving market solutions – or at least mitigations – to urgent concerns.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Elon Musk, the chief executive of Blue Origin's chief competitor SpaceX, offered his sympathy.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to Cesar's family and friends during this very sad time.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Faith reminds me to continue serving with compassion, humility, and perseverance.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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His mother, Alison Crowther, has continued sharing her son's story around the world, encouraging others to live lives centered on service and compassion.—
Logan Hall,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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