How to Use condolence in a Sentence

condolence

noun
Definition of condolencenext
Synonyms for condolencenext
  • We wish to express our sincere condolences to your family.
  • The governor issued a statement of condolence to the victims' families.
  • Some of Kidman’s friends offered their condolences in the comments.
    — Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Sharpie pens are attached to each of them on a string, so members of the community can write messages of condolence and love.
    — Time, 27 May 2022
  • Ocean Park set up a condolence booth at the panda enclosure, where staff placed white flowers to bid farewell to their fuzzy friend.
    — Karina Tsui, Washington Post, 21 July 2022
  • Photographs commemorate the dead, and there is a space to offer condolences.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
  • And such letters from the bereaved are properly written, though normally in response to letters of condolence.
    — Washington Post, 10 May 2022
  • Celebrating one's life, this unique condolence gift can also be personalized further.
    — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 24 May 2022
  • Fans took to social media Saturday to express condolence for the longtime character.
    — Lillian Reed, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2022
  • The youthful comments of both party leaders were in contrast to their dignified statements of concern and condolence on Thursday.
    — Laura Beers, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Union Jack flags in the UK and around the world will also be flown at half-mast and condolence books will appear in international embassies.
    — Katie Frost, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022
  • My 36-year-old stepdaughter sent me a large, glossy postcard featuring her and her new boyfriend grinning into the camera while on vacation — as a condolence card for the death of my younger brother.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 13 June 2022
  • One by one the boys wished my son and I their condolences and prayers.
    — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 18 Apr. 2018
  • To post an online condolence please click the Guest Book tab on the left side of your screen.
    — sun-sentinel.com, 12 July 2019
  • Fans and friends offered their condolences in the comments of the post.
    — Amy Haneline, USA TODAY, 2 June 2023
  • My condolences to the one apologetic- looking woman in the group.
    — Seattle Times Readers, The Seattle Times, 3 July 2017
  • My current wife brought a condolence casserole to the house – and didn’t go home.
    — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 21 July 2021
  • My current wife brought a condolence casserole to the house — and didn’t go home.
    — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 21 July 2021
  • Here's what the Bidens wrote in their condolence signings for the queen, according to the White House.
    — Sean Nevin, NBC News, 18 Sep. 2022
  • My condolences for your loss, and best wishes for a healthy birth.
    — Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 2019
  • Friends and fans are now leaving messages of condolence on the post.
    — Kristin Koch, Seventeen, 7 July 2019
  • The Biondos signed the condolence book for the late Queen Elizabeth.
    — Lola Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2022
  • The Cambridges sent a condolence reply letter to those who reached out in light of their loss.
    — Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2021
  • Hundreds of them have since shared their condolences on the most recent post.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Hoards of fans and other artists have expressed their condolences and sorrow in the wake of his death.
    — refinery29.com, 27 June 2018
  • My prayers and condolences go out to his family, band and crew.
    — Robert Philpot, star-telegram, 23 June 2018
  • Fans and friends of the rapper took note of the rare moment and offered condolences and strength in the comment section.
    — Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 2 Aug. 2024
  • There will be a guest book where fans can express their condolences.
    — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 16 May 2018
  • When Faraj called to offer his condolences, the man could barely speak through sobs.
    — Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Tributes and condolences poured in from the sports world after news of Montross' death.
    — CBS News, 18 Dec. 2023

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