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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow
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as in consolation
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the selfless solace of the sick by the workers at the hospice
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as in to comfort
to ease the grief or distress of
counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children
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as in to amuse
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
I solaced myself with a book while I waited for the bus
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Recent Examples of solace
Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The public’s belief in the First Amendment is stronger than Trump and Rubio, and those of us who still believe in it can at least take some solace in that.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2018
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Noun
What begins as an unsettling, absurd scenario gradually reveals itself to be a strangely tender story of two broken people who find an unexpected form of solace in one another.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The public’s belief in the First Amendment is stronger than Trump and Rubio, and those of us who still believe in it can at least take some solace in that.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Having left her 1-year-old daughter, Millicent, in Washington with her parents, Mabel solaced herself with the bustle of dinners, carriage rides, musicales and games of whist mainly organized by the town’s eminent couple, Susan and Austin Dickinson.
—Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solace
Noun
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But following a hearing last month for a longer preliminary injunction, McFadden granted that relief.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tim Cook Sally Shin | CNBC Technology stocks declined Tuesday, erasing earlier gains after a broad market relief rally faded.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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That’s small consolation at a time when emissions need to not just slow down but actually decline in order to avoid some of the worst effects of climate change.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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But this reward would be no consolation to the coaches and players who are getting embarrassed.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Huckleberry Cobbler is a true surprise with a burst of wild berries and comforting spice, weaving together bright sweetness, tart Huckleberry, and rich streusel flavors.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This cozy scent wraps you in a warm, comforting aroma.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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An English bulldog has developed an unusual nightly habit that continues to amuse her human family.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Ali grew up in college gyms and on bus rides, the son of volleyball royalty who amused himself by drawing plays in the sand.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2025
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With Alex's encouragement and support, Spencer makes the difficult decision to stay behind and fight for the future of his family's ranch.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In return the buying club would receive Ferguson’s attendance at every home and away match as well as phonecalls offering encouragement to the team’s manager and players.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Strategically, too, trade’s promise seemed unrealized: Experts and politicians had assured Americans after the Cold War that economic exchange would transform China and Russia into peaceful partners.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The film is mass at its core and magical in its storytelling, crafted to move and entertain audiences worldwide.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Families are very much the focus here, and the resort offers a wealth of activities to keep younger guests entertained (see: the indoor kids’ club and playground with multi-story slides, and the dedicated kids’ pool with water slides.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another risk is giving someone a false sense of reassurance after full-body MRIs come back clean.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The mom's reassurances do very little to distract him...—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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