- present participle of comfort.
comforting
Example Sentences
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But “60 Minutes” is under pressure to get a new team in place as newcomers will have little time to learn the program’s formula that gives it the comforting consistency its viewers seek.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Corporate sentiment readings are also more comforting for investors.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
That’s a comforting vote of confidence in Warsh.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
In a podcast with Hello Magazine, Logan described losing a parent as "discombobulating" but said the stories and messages sent by fans were "so comforting".
From BBC • May 19, 2026
It was comforting to know that back in Piatra Neamț, the chazzan had sung these same words just half a day before.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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