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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
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
Koji Yakusho shines as a middle-aged Tokyo man who finds solace in routine and small pleasures.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2018
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Noun
Perhaps these lovable clowns can take solace in the delicious irony that, for all of the impersonations, they’ll be most fondly remembered for playing themselves.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
Koji Yakusho shines as a middle-aged Tokyo man who finds solace in routine and small pleasures.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
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
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Tall windows, a columned portico, and sculpted reliefs depicting university patriarchs.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Breath work, exercise and journaling are some of the many practices someone can implement or consistent relief, according to the CDC.Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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However, the specific concerns, values, and language each group uses to describe their disappointment could differ, so effective AI consolation may need to be attuned to these nuances.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The consolation: All three of those opponents (Charlotte, Tulsa, Rice) entered the weekend three or more games below .500.Joey Knight, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
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Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons Warm homemade soup can be comforting.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Those working at The Mayhew rushed to the cat's side, picking him up and comforting him.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Wine Convo Generator: Mix and Match Witty Phrases to Sound like a Sommelier By Chasity Cooper Chasity Cooper’s Wine Convo Generator is a playful and interactive guide perfect for wine lovers who want to impress or simply amuse at their next tasting.Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The show isn't satiric so much as amused by the absurd lengths to which the Kaylas of our society will go in pursuit of self-definition.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Muir offered the Lang brothers words of encouragement.Eric Noll, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet, according to the lawsuit, the chatbots' encouragements can turn dark, inappropriate, or even violent.Bobby Allyn, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Steelers are now 10-3 and top of the AFC North with a playoff position all but assured.Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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If the Rams sweep their division opponents, they will be assured a playoff spot for the sixth time in McVay’s eight seasons.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Talk eventually turned to Carpenter’s entertaining new Netflix holiday special, A Nonsense Christmas, with Lord of the Rings obsessive Colbert mentioning that none other than Samwise Gamgee — actor Sean Astin — plays Santa in the singer’s holiday variety show.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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For a vocal portion of the elite national security establishment, however, the remedy for that skepticism is not to entertain that its critics may have a point, but to demand reflexive obedience to an outdated consensus that may no longer be fit for purpose.Bernard Hudson, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps as reassurance, the games to be streamed on Netflix will be produced by CBS Sports, which boasts decades of top-of-the-market experience.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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This personalized approach ensures that the therapy is tailored to the patient's unique situation, providing reassurance and comfort.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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