CONSOLATION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

consolation

noun

ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of consolation

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 In these cases, a president can act as a moral force, particularly in consolation. — John Dickerson, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026 The Virginia Tech swimmer finished 17th in the preliminary round of the 500-yard freestyle, one place short of advancing to the consolation final. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 His first United goal came as a consolation in a 3-1 defeat to Brentford at the end of September, his seventh appearance, and six weeks and one more goal after that, he was sidelined for a month by a knee injury. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 But like The Bad News Bears’ rangy little dirtbag on the dirtbike, there was no dishonor in the loss, even if the fans would’ve found even greater consolation in a title. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consolation

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Noun

Notably, those contracts are right at the money, making this trade a major vote of confidence for a stock desperately in need of some reassurance heading into this afternoon's print.

— Tyler Bailey, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Smaller experiments might include briefly leaving the phone at home, or making a low-stakes decision without asking others for reassurance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of reassurance

Noun

Switching from the Duo back to one of our standard slab phones to get something done often felt like a relief.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026
Some common nutritional supplements include zinc for immune function, ashwagandha for stress relief, fish oil for improving heart health and magnesium for better sleep, among others that have gained popularity on social media.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of relief

Noun

Everyday stress was the primary factor with 36% of participants saying that feeling overwhelmed prompted them to seek solace outdoors, as per the survey.

— Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
As both women seek solace in the island’s haunting legends, their stories intertwine across time, revealing how betrayal and creativity can lead to murder under the Mediterranean sun.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of solace

Noun

But Smith also had encouragement for Hurts, whom Lynn and the Eagles said should be expected to make a full recovery with treatment from blood thinners that precludes contact activities for the next few months.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Kid Rock's support eventually extended beyond words of encouragement.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

But the decisions that define organizations—those involving ethics, trust, compassion, purpose and culture—remain deeply human responsibilities.

— Elisa Mallis, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Many healthcare workers preserve human dignity through compassion, patience, and care.

— Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of compassion

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