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as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
the comforting smell of fresh bread
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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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforting
Adjective
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This is an encouraging sign that generative AI and large language models (LLMs) provide a potential facility for adequately performing mental health therapy.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025 -
City officials say that’s a somewhat encouraging sign as the city struggles to address a yearslong lifeguard shortage — a common affliction among parks departments across the country.—
Alyce McFadden,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Like in past eras of technology revolution, reassurance often comes in the form of standards, frameworks and guidelines.—
Shazia Manus,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Amid all this, many look to state and local leaders for calm, reassurance and support.—
G. Cristina Mora,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The practical-meets-playful piece anchors the living room, a space Dazey says was the trickiest — but ultimately most rewarding — to bring together.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Our critic recommends three nerve-shredding thrillers. Travel: Leaving your phone at home can make your trip more rewarding.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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As soothing as that may sound, fun is really the theme.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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To help replenish healthy-looking skin while preventing irritation from the potent star ingredient, there’s a soothing and moisturizing blend of hyaluronic acid and shea butter.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Reed said students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade can be shy about making errors, especially when reading aloud, but assuring them that mistakes are okay will grow their confidence to keep trying.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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No Republicans signaled opposition to Huckabee’s nomination, assuring his passage.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Platense defeated Racing Club in the previous round so the team is on an incredible run, but that won’t be much consolation for River Plate, who would have been looking forward to home advantage in the semi-finals against San Lorenzo.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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For United, the UEFA Cup/Europa League was a tinpot consolation for clubs which couldn’t cut it.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Taking deliberate actions to live a meaningful life, a life that is useful, and impactful, is the most fulfilling way to live your best life.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In hindsight, this was one of the most fulfilling and formative experiences of my adult life.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Comforting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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