comforting

Example Sentences

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I’m having a hard time leaving my parents’ garage; there’s something comforting about this familiar blend of scents.

From Literature

As she did, relief passed over the wolf, as if she’d taken a long, comforting sip of tea.

From Literature

As shown, football is more than just data but on a non-scientific level, there remains something comforting about knowing that your team has literally put the hard yards in on the pitch.

From BBC

“It was just kind of one in that moment: She’s my mother and also my director that’s comforting me, helping me through the scene. It worked really well.”

From Los Angeles Times

It has enjoyed comforting support at the 50 day SMA since last summer.

From Barron's