consolation prize

NOUN

runner-up prize

Synonyms

WEAK

booby prize second prize silver medal

Antonyms

WEAK

grand prize

Example Sentences

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But they did grant Bogle a small consolation prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Absent that, Donnyland could be an attractive consolation prize.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

This is what a consolation prize feels like.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

They had booked the full tour of Parliament but turned up on the wrong day so as a consolation prize are going to watch MPs in action.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

I looked away, and she put her hand on my arm, which was the worst, because it was the consolation prize.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson