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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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as in luxury
something that adds to one's ease of living
a family campground with all the comforts of home
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as in ease
reduction of or freedom from pain
a life of comfort
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as in amenity
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
a hotel room featuring an array of domestic comforts
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as in to assure
to ease the grief or distress of
the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado
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Recent Examples of comfort
Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Remember: successful treks begin with the right gear, so keep scrolling to explore the 14 best tactical hiking pants, leggings, and tights that skip the bulk and maximize performance and comfort.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
The video shows Daisy standing and staring out the window, whining and panting as a shelter member tries to comfort her.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The Christmas creep underscores our collective desire for traditions and comfort in times that can feel uncertain.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Remember: successful treks begin with the right gear, so keep scrolling to explore the 14 best tactical hiking pants, leggings, and tights that skip the bulk and maximize performance and comfort.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
There’s something comforting about knowing there’s a company in Southern California providing such a wide selection of seeds for growing food and flowering plants.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
The video shows Daisy standing and staring out the window, whining and panting as a shelter member tries to comfort her.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfort
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In her two-inning relief appearance on Friday, Sophia Simpson shutout Stanford's softball squad.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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For every meal purchased on opening day, Sweetgreen will donate a meal to Second Helpings, a hunger relief program in Indianapolis.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Enterprise was like a luxury liner in comparison.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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In April, Golden Goose secured the advice of a savvy luxury industry professional, as former Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri joined the board of directors, flanking the likes of former Chanel global CEO Maureen Chiquet, who was named chair of the company in 2020.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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The course was overhauled by Nicklaus Design after the recent purchase, with comprehensive changes that range from layout and design to infrastructure and amenities.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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In partnership with United Airlines and spanning a total of more than 24,000 square feet, the two spaces will offer a variety of elevated amenities and personalized services such as exclusive point of entry, VIP welcome lobby and curated food and beverage.Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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Rest assured, the couple is still together and posts each other on Instagram constantly.StyleCaster, StyleCaster, 18 Nov. 2024
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Sunday’s was assured once Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith scrambled 13 yards for the deciding touchdown with 12 seconds remaining, capping an 80-yard drive inside the final three minutes.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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As consolation to its shooters, the Stugna-P has a remote-launch function.David Axe, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In this brand of rugby, teams of seven players compete in short, 14-minute knockout matches leading to semifinals, consolation and championship rounds.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Self-checkouts offer retailers a powerful way to meet customer expectations for convenience while addressing operational costs.Mustafa Khanwala, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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These tools are designed not just for convenience but also for achieving salon-like results at home.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel When election night calls for a little indulgence, this Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel cocktail delivers a decadent treat.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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More recently, soft drink sales have been aided by lower- and middle-income consumers seeking inexpensive indulgences, companies and analysts say.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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The fast-food giant is trying to reassure consumers that this doesn't appear to be a widespread or nationwide issue.Kelly Tyko, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Things were awkward for a moment, and the bride took her niece aside to reassure her that her inclusion in the bridal party was not changing.Marina Watts, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfort. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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