How to Use comfort in a Sentence
- We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst is over.
- Our family was comforted by the outpouring of support from the community.
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Scott was there to comfort him.
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Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The nurse held the child's hand to comfort her.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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May God comfort you at this time.
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Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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My mother had no words to comfort me.
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Kathy Hersh,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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Even the smell of this dish is comforting!
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Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Warm and comforting soups that taste like home.
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Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Nothing comforts quite like a spoon bread does.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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That’s scary and comforting at the same time.
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Darren Cooper,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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For me, that comforts and strengthens my faith.
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Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
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And Chick-fil-A is no stranger to comfort.
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Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Your point of view is a that of a ghost who has been sent to comfort a dying man.
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Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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That will comfort no one as the Dodgers march forward.
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Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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God continues to comfort and hold us in his arms.
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Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Your dog may just be feeling a bit stressed out and want to be comforted.
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Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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This is an easy, quick, and comforting meal for a busy weeknight.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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This recipe puts a creamy, comforting spin on a favorite dish.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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Food spans across the board from tamales to ice cream and tacos to warm-and-comforting atole drinks.
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Lisa Hix,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Eating your greens is easy with this cheesy, comforting recipe.
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Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2024
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Someone needs to be with the child — not just to transport him, but to comfort him.
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Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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Eating your greens is easy with this creamy, cheesy, comforting recipe.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Eating your greens is easy with this cheesy, comforting recipe.
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Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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Josh motions to, but can’t bring himself to put his arm around his wife to comfort her.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Strange to say, her mother’s retort comforts her.
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Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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And no piece of gear is more important to comfort than your sleeping pad.
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Wes Siler,
Outside,
27 Aug. 2025
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And just to sit there without more to comfort her was heartbreaking.
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Dateline Nbc,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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The aching warmth of this take on virtual life proved comforting this year.
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Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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There can be moments when she is comforted by the town or is amused by the town or finds joy in the town.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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May the Lord comfort you at this difficult time.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
- The drug gave some comfort to the patient.
- The car's seats are designed for comfort.
- He turned to her for comfort and support when he lost his job.
- I found a cozy chair where I could read in comfort.
- The suites combine comfort with convenience.
- They were great comforts to each other during that difficult time.
- These boots provide warmth and comfort in the coldest temperatures.
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Is that a form of comfort for you?
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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There was that that gave us comfort.
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Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The park is a place Berry comes for comfort.
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Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
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But even better than their style is their comfort.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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Serve in a bread bowl for even more comfort if desired.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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To find a pair that is worth it, comfort plays a major role.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Work on your own schedule from the comfort of your own home.
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Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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That ease and comfort seeps across both seasons.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sleep in comfort year-round with this lightweight sheet set.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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If there isn’t comfort there, ask yourself why not!
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Clients will be flying in greater comfort, too.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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Think about how to spend money in a way that could bring her comfort.
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Beck Harlan,
NPR,
30 Aug. 2025
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Then the short putt on 18 to leave too much room for comfort.
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Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Lean into your own style and comfort.
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Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Oct. 2025
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Granted, that's not much of a comfort.
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Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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There’s a comfort in the control.
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Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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This striped sweater dress is a must-have for those who value comfort and style.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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That comfort showed in the numbers.
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Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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This style is sometimes best worn with dive booties for comfort, warmth, and fit.
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Chantae Reden,
Popular Mechanics,
15 June 2023
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Fall is a time for spooky movies and comfort TV shows.
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Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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This casserole is comfort in a 2-quart dish.
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Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Jack finds great comfort in spending time with Jean.
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Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Fashion has come a long way with blending comfort and style.
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Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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