- 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
In moments like this, I feel the need to say something profound or comforting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Rice and eggs turn into deeply comforting bowls with chili crisp and greens.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
“I think something familiar might be comforting to them,” Salma Auntie says.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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