consolation
noun
con·so·la·tion
ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 
1
2
: something that consoles
specifically
: a contest held for those who have lost early in a tournament
Examples of consolation in a Sentence
His kind words were a consolation to me.
the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor
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The most notable other thing to happen on Thursday was Arizona State's Richard Figueroa, the reigning national champion from 2024, fell, forcing him into the consolation bracket.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But the fact the bottom of the East is likely too horrendous to Miami to fall out of the play in is of little consolation during the longest losing streak of Erik Spoelstra’s career.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Some accounts indicate Tucson favored the capital, but member C.C. Stephens sought the school as a consolation after poor weather prevented him from reaching the legislature before most of the dealmaking concluded, including an agreement to not move the capital.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Genetic therapies are available for most of the patients with Duchenne but just the fact that the disease is treatable is no consolation if patients cannot receive the treatment at the appropriate time.
—Dr. Bilal Hameed, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But the fact the bottom of the East is likely too horrendous to Miami to fall out of the play in is of little consolation during the longest losing streak of Erik Spoelstra’s career.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Some accounts indicate Tucson favored the capital, but member C.C. Stephens sought the school as a consolation after poor weather prevented him from reaching the legislature before most of the dealmaking concluded, including an agreement to not move the capital.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Genetic therapies are available for most of the patients with Duchenne but just the fact that the disease is treatable is no consolation if patients cannot receive the treatment at the appropriate time.
—Dr. Bilal Hameed, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consolation
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“Consolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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consolation
noun
con·so·la·tion
ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of consoling : the state of being consoled
2
: something that consoles
consolatory
adjective
kən-ˈsōl-ə-ˌtōr-ē
-sä-lə-
-ˌtȯr-
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