comforting
Example Sentences
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Why one sound should seem so unbearable, yet the other almost comforting, is difficult to fully articulate or understand - but this is how he experiences life through his autism.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Appeals to history often carry the comforting suggestion that the past has only one story to tell.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
For mains, the grilled rainbow trout with Carolina Gold rice and espelette-citrus beurre blanc was beautifully balanced, while the butternut squash agnolotti with Madeira foam and ricotta offered a rich, comforting counterpoint.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
And it’s cool because she’s very comforting to people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
The coffee’s aroma was strong and comforting, and I had to fight the urge to sneak downstairs into Mrs. Wigginbottom’s kitchen and pour myself another cup.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
