comforting

Example Sentences

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Rice and eggs turn into deeply comforting bowls with chili crisp and greens.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

That’s a comforting vote of confidence in Warsh.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

So, something that survives 25 years and is consistent, and is not changed in any fundamental way, is comforting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He expects oil companies will take things slow and steady—perhaps not great news for Americans dealing experiencing pain at the pump or investors focused on near-term trades, but comforting for shareholders.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He means to be comforting, I think, but the reference to how I’d come undone in front of him is more than I can take.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse