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/ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ · con.sola·tion
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- The act of consoling, providing comfort or relief to someone who is grieving or upset. After losing her job, she found consolation in spending time with her family.
- The prize or benefit for the loser, often given as a gesture of goodwill or to soften the blow of defeat. The tournament organizers offered a consolation prize to the runner-up team.
- A goal scored by a team that is trailing in a game, often considered a moral victory or a way to salvage the situation. The underdog team scored a consolation goal in the final minutes of the game, giving their fans something to cheer about.
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Did you know? The concept of consolation has been a part of human experience for centuries, with ancient Greeks and Romans using consolation as a way to cope with loss and adversity.