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as in consolations
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
my coworkers' kind words gave me some relief from the grief that I was feeling upon the death of my partner
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as in replacements
a person or thing that takes the place of another
I can't go home from my nursing shift until my relief shows up to take over
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as in comforts
reduction of or freedom from pain
the aspirin gave him some relief from the headache
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Recent Examples of reliefs
At Angkor Wat, Gordon and one of his investigators did a side-by-side comparison of the reliefs covering the temple walls to the jewelry in Douglas Latchford's book for Anderson Cooper and the 60 Minutes team.
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Will Croxton,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Frank Stella’s Polish Village reliefs and Maarten Baas’ Grandfather Clocks are among the signature pieces, and guided art walks run alongside rotating exhibitions in The Gallery.
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Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
His pieces include solid wood chairs with a deliberately rudimentary, almost minimal design, integrating ornamental elements such as marquetry panels or tin bas-reliefs into their backs, legs or seats.
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Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
The houses below are famously adorned with colorful reliefs that recount the history of each owner’s family.
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Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
From the old mail chute in the lobby to the original grand marble portrait reliefs on the ornate curving staircase, attention to historical preservation adds charm in all the public—and even not-so-public—spaces, like the basement bank safe where the original Coca-Cola recipe once resided.
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Su-Jit Lin,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
One of the most unexpected reliefs came in the grocery store aisles.
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Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Frank Stella’s Polish Village reliefs and Maarten Baas’ Grandfather Clocks are among the signature pieces, and guided art walks run alongside rotating exhibitions in The Gallery.
—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
His pieces include solid wood chairs with a deliberately rudimentary, almost minimal design, integrating ornamental elements such as marquetry panels or tin bas-reliefs into their backs, legs or seats.
—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
The houses below are famously adorned with colorful reliefs that recount the history of each owner’s family.
—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
From the old mail chute in the lobby to the original grand marble portrait reliefs on the ornate curving staircase, attention to historical preservation adds charm in all the public—and even not-so-public—spaces, like the basement bank safe where the original Coca-Cola recipe once resided.
—
Su-Jit Lin,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
One of the most unexpected reliefs came in the grocery store aisles.
—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliefs
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Alejo listens carefully, occasionally offering a tissue or murmuring consolations.
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If those with the strongest case to make against injustice could refuse the psychic consolations of victimhood, then there is something especially unbecoming in white Americans learning to speak the language of racial grievance.
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Battery pack replacements typically range from $5,000 to $20,000.
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In their place, Spain boss Luis de la Fuente somewhat bafflingly lined up Barcelona duo Ferrán Torres and Gavi as their replacements.
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The base model lacks standard comforts like power windows or an audio and infotainment system.
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The comforts of shock have worn off.
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.
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On matchdays, the first sittings begin around five hours before kick-off, with the last one taking place around three hours before, usually taken by the substitutes who prefer to eat later.
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Senegal led the way with four goals from substitutes while Switzerland, Germany and Canada each had three goals off the bench.
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Particularly in the busy summer season where high-profile releases hit theaters each week.
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Both studios have handled major releases and awards contenders including The Substance (Mubi) and Best Picture winners in Parasite and Anora (Neon).
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