solace 1 of 2

noun

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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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solace

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verb

ˈsä-ləs How to pronounce solace (audio)
1
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
Noun
Instead, his family now lives day by day, taking solace in small moments of comfort. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 Young joked with Green, and the manager took solace in his sense of humor still being intact. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
One survivor said the measure, if signed into law, would give her and others solace. — Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 People were solaced and troubled by history in ways that the United States seemed to have no need for. — Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for solace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solace
  1. relief
  2. consolation
  3. comfort
  4. amuse
  5. encouragement
  6. reassurance
  7. assure
  8. entertain
Noun
  • Elsewhere, dark-wood bas reliefs and miles of Norwegian green marble (Enigma Verde Lapponia) are the handsome hallmarks of design studio Autoban (famous for London’s Duck & Rice and Baku airport’s extraordinary makeover).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • South Africa is facing growing pressure from labor unions and business groups to provide around $600 million in fuel relief, after the Iran war drove petrol prices to record highs in the continent’s biggest economy.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of relief
Noun
  • But the consolations of art do not depend on achievement, and that might be Kingsolver’s most direct riposte to her critics.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In these cases, a president can act as a moral force, particularly in consolation.
    — John Dickerson, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of consolation
Verb
  • Families may continue a pregnancy, deliver their baby, hold and comfort their child, create memories and receive bereavement support.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • That means the baby’s crib or bassinet can be next to the parents’ bed, which makes feeding and comforting easier, but the baby should sleep on a separate surface.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of comfort
Verb
  • This kind of conversation always leaves me half-amused, half-terrified.
    — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
  • With these four words, Courtney O’Donnell gave zillennials a brain-rot character to call their own, a dash of midsummer Dada to amuse people getting nothing done on their computers.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of amuse
Noun
  • Sharing stories, experiences, and encouragement creates safe spaces for survivors to begin navigating their own lives.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
  • His work shows how discipline, resilience and encouragement can help young people find their footing.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • But despite the reassurances from Russia's government, the lack of any clear explanation for Shiplova's death has left rumors to swirl about what might have killed her, and what work might be underway at the Russian research center.
    — Tucker Reals, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • What Could Be Next Expect the diet-odor conversation to keep expanding on three fronts over the coming months, and expect each one to carry a practical choice for readers who want results, not reassurance.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of reassurance
Verb
  • As O’Neill told Dublin publication Hot Press, he had been assured through email from the ticketing service that the festival’s remaining funds would arrive within two days.
    — Ed Christman, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
  • BougeRV assures me this isn’t something that would be exhibited by its production wagons.
    — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • Less than 30 minutes by car to both Bath and Bristol, there’s plenty to keep all ages entertained, but perhaps the best thing to do is to enjoy the tranquility of the home’s river views before venturing out for dinner in a nearby pub.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Bassam Tariq After Dark Screenings These soon-to-be-cult-classics are selected to thrill, scare and entertain.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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