1
as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
the comforting smell of fresh bread
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2
as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a long comforting soak in a hot bath
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as in reassurance
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the comforting of the sick has always been regarded as one of the major acts of charity
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as in reassuring
to ease the grief or distress of
the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforting
Adjective
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Winning five of their first six games post-break is encouraging.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025 -
Keep reinforcing the positive and encouraging patience.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The result was the most solid Oscar broadcast in years, though that had less to do with the relative lack of recognition of what’s going on in the world than with providing reassurance that Hollywood is still good at putting on a show.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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People have different reassurance languages, and using the wrong one can leave your partner feeling unsettled, even if the argument is technically over.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Balancing Innovation With Care Standards Driving innovation in healthcare is a complex but rewarding endeavor.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Very little in Korean society seems to give young people the impression that child rearing might be rewarding or delightful.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Bath bombs, weighted blankets and essential oil diffusers create a soothing environment that’s easier to be stress-free in.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Featuring an antioxidant-rich ingredients list, this clever formula delivers a silky-smooth finish and a lasting soothing effect.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jamie’s lieutenant Bixby eventually reaches the church, assuring Claire that Jamie is bound to come any minute.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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But what if the real power for helping people and assuring sensible government went the other way?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Mocha Mist channels caramel’s charm and curiosity, the Organic Basics collaborator said, while Brûlée Brown is a rich, warm sophisticated shade.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, the Tigers seem to have set themselves up for warmer days ahead.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement In the seemingly inevitable future where artificial intelligence has flooded our workforce with emotionally engaged and intelligent AI agents, our overpromising technocrats offer us a consolation: AI will solve loneliness.—
Silvia Park,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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The source takes consolation in the recognition that land transfers, disposals, and transfer of mineral rights takes time — often years.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Not to mention invigorating, rewarding and extremely fulfilling.—
Todd Villeneuve,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Personally, being a girl dad has been the most fulfilling feeling.—
Julie Jordan,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Comforting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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