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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
While most of the bulletin points were cut and dried, there was an addition to the format which addressed the issue of schools scheduled to play a consolation game and pull the plug after the fact.
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Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Quinnipiac defeated Yale 6-2 in the earlier consolation game.
—Jeff Smith, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2025
Increasingly, their 2024-25 season is becoming about small positives — tiny consolations that can help supporters believe that this slog is in aid of something.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
For Carlos Beltran, who finished fourth in the balloting, the consolation is that the Baseball Writers appear to be forgiving him for his part in the 2017 Astros cheating scandal, increasing his percentage from 51.1% last year to the doorstep at 70.3%.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Quinnipiac defeated Yale 6-2 in the earlier consolation game.
—Jeff Smith, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2025
Increasingly, their 2024-25 season is becoming about small positives — tiny consolations that can help supporters believe that this slog is in aid of something.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
For Carlos Beltran, who finished fourth in the balloting, the consolation is that the Baseball Writers appear to be forgiving him for his part in the 2017 Astros cheating scandal, increasing his percentage from 51.1% last year to the doorstep at 70.3%.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolation
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For decades, both parties have used that maneuver to push major domestic policy legislation through Congress — including tax cuts, health care policy changes and economic relief packages — over the opposition of the minority party.—
Catie Edmondson,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The program, which went into effect on January 5, created a $9 toll for drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak traffic hours and $2.25 overnight to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, known as the congestion relief zone.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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The company followed up with rapid, clear updates, including a live stream that provided real-time answers and reassurances.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Fifteen years ago, St. John underwent two craniotomies at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to remove tumors, then volunteered to meet with patients preparing for similar brain surgeries to offer them comfort, humor and reassurance.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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Gas mileage, price, comfort, design, storage and capacity, usability all get perfect marks in Grasso’s Garage as the new GMC Acadia Denali checks all consumer wants and needs for a great price.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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Roughly 95% of those birders do so from the comfort of their own backyards.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Seek encouragement from trusted colleagues, mentors or family members. 4.—
Dr. Marita Kinney, BCC, Msc.D,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the summer of 2004, Kevin Barnes was in need of some encouragement.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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Alvarez has often confided in Lindor, Starling Marte and has found solace in the fact that Mark Vientos has experienced the same waves right alongside him.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Her brother’s misguided support leads them down dark paths, while Alex finds solace in theatre.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Members of the Permanent Fund staff offered sympathy but did not accept responsibility for Peter Pan’s demise.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Does the person's story elicit emotions of sympathy?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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This is a scandalous example of a broken system where common sense and good judgment were overruled by bad advice, lack of compassion, irresponsible fiscal oversight and a litigious culture.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Was that a genuine show of compassion, or an angle to get into Shauna’s good graces?—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolation. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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