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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow
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as in consolation
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the selfless solace of the sick by the workers at the hospice
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as in to comfort
to ease the grief or distress of
counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children
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as in to amuse
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
I solaced myself with a book while I waited for the bus
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Recent Examples of solace
Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
And dads find solace in baseball after the L.A. fires destroyed their neighborhood.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2018
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Noun
Despite enduring unimaginable suffering during the Holocaust, Anne held onto hope, finding solace in the beauty of the human spirit and the possibility of a better world.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
And dads find solace in baseball after the L.A. fires destroyed their neighborhood.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
Having left her 1-year-old daughter, Millicent, in Washington with her parents, Mabel solaced herself with the bustle of dinners, carriage rides, musicales and games of whist mainly organized by the town’s eminent couple, Susan and Austin Dickinson.
—Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solace
Noun
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Greenberg expressed relief amid his own disappointment.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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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 Trojans did, however, rebound and take home the consolation championship with victories over Rochester Mayo on Friday and Osseo on Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.—
Jon Weisbrod,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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Not insignificant compensation, but no meaningful consolation for a historic mistake.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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The cooked mirepoix gets blitzed with chicken broth, but once it’s added back to the pot, the soup turns into a creamy, comforting dish, without a carrot or celery chunk in sight.—
Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel,
Bon Appétit,
12 Feb. 2025
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Butter gives off indulgent, comforting and inviting feelings through its modern and energizing yellow that invites makers to savor the moment.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2025
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For $175 per person, the upscale eatery is offering a four-course meal, a caviar amuse bouche and a bottle of champagne per couple.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Feb. 2025
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Unlike so much contemporary poetry, his poems would seem to welcome you in, with an easy cadence and familiar references that seem to amuse.—
Corey Seymour,
Vogue,
6 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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Montessori principles foster a collaborative environment where encouragement, teamwork and camaraderie flourish.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Still, those less familiar with her work will still enjoy the series, assured Follows.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Economists and Olympic officials assured residents the Games would bring an economic boom to the city.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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The People’s Open The WM Green Scene was a hugely popular area for on-course public engagement offering fun, interactive family-friendly activities that educate and entertain.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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European leaders may entertain the notion of aligning more closely with powers such as China.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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In an unsettled time, the most effective commercial messages are all about reassurance, togetherness and entertainment.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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Japan's prime minister will be looking to strike a personal connection with Trump and get reassurance that Trump won't hit Japan with tariffs or abandon its security guarantees.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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