solacing

Example Sentences

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In a handsome production by Christopher D. Betts, all of it takes place on a grassy expanse stretching into the distance, with a spiritual, “Fare Ye Well,” as a solacing aural motif.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021

Intimations, Zadie Smith’s slender, solacing new personal essay collection about life during the COVID-19 crisis, is a May book.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2020

In Rachlin’s skilled hands, Grimes’s story triggers indignation but also confers solace, Grimes being one of the solacing features.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2017

In those early days of fog and joy and compromise, breastfeeding was an epiphany.There was a solacing sense of dignity to my being able to provide him with such basic nourishment, comfort, warmth, love.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2012

Ifemelu woke up one night to go to the bathroom, and heard Blaine in the living room, talking on the phone, his tone gentle and solacing.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie