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 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 In fact, as opposed as Season 1, the Season 2 closer of Random Canyon did not drop any jaw-dropping cliffhangers, which would bring some consolation to fans who had invested in the series and its characters for two seasons. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consolation

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Noun

Its press release noted that the decision to file for bankruptcy was made to maximize shareholder value, while the blog only pointed to the privacy policy as reassurance to users that no sensitive data would be shared outside the platform.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
For now, local producers are guardedly optimistic that such political goodwill will last, while their foreign counterparts will look for reassurances that the rebate is back on solid footing.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of reassurance

Noun

The news outlets asked Kelly to grant them temporary relief and restore their journalists' access to the White House, which the judge agreed to do late last month.

— Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Applications to refinance a home loan have been hit hardest by higher rates, as a shrinking pool of borrowers can now find much relief.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of relief

Noun

Plans also call for more natural light, additional green space and a new lobby aimed at improving comfort for patients and families.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
The protests being lodged against that decision provide some comfort, and Louise would have been grateful for them.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of comfort

Noun

Some at the memorial took solace in seeing so many like-minded devotees come out to the serene mountain setting to remember the avian matriarch.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Ferguson and his law partner Marcus Gould take solace in Dunkelman’s criticisms of Knobel and recognize why the judge would be hesitant to put the brakes on development.

— Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of solace

Noun

Jonah himself is remaining positive while keeping his spirits up thanks to the love, support and encouragement of his family, friends and all those doctors and nurses who care so much for him.

— Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
After encouragement from the coaches, Koerber improved his personal best by three minutes at his next race, Brown said.

— Donald Fountain, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

But Trump’s persistent sympathy for Russia’s position remains a mystery of our time.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Public sympathy for Palestinians is widespread in Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, and the government has long supported an independent Palestinian state.

— Niniek Karmini, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sympathy

Noun

No, any empathy felt for Pam Voorhees (Linda Cardellini) and her son, Jason (Callum Vinson), stems from natural human compassion.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
His support of Misericordia reflected his deep compassion for the individuals and families who make up our community.

— Tom Barnas, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of compassion

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