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condolences

NOUN

sympathy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compassion consolation solace

STRONG

comfort commiseration

WEAK

condolement fellow feeling

Example Sentences

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They added the King was "shocked and saddened" to learn about the death and would be in touch with the family to share his personal condolences.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The King was "shocked and saddened" to learn about the death, according to a Buckingham Palace spokesperson, and he will be in touch with the family to share his personal condolences.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“She sends her deepest condolences and sorrow over this tragedy. This has been devastating for everyone. It is premature to make any other statement.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“You can envision in some circumstances, like a birthday party or a wake, that there’s celebration going on: hugging, kissing, condolences being expressed,” Rupp said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

As her friends came up to murmur their condolences they would feel awed by the scale of her tragedy.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan