consolation prize

Examples (10)

• He received a small consolation prize for finishing in fourth place.
• The team was disappointed to lose the final, but the bronze medal was a decent consolation prize.
• Every participant who didn't win a trophy was given a certificate as a consolation prize.
• She viewed the job offer in a smaller firm as a consolation prize after being rejected by her dream company.
• The organizers handed out boxes of chocolates as consolation prizes.
• Winning the local election was just a consolation prize after his failed national campaign.
• Don't worry, even if you lose the main draw, there is a consolation prize for the runner-up.
• The gift bag served as a consolation prize for the children who didn't win the games.
• He accepted the award, though he felt it was merely a consolation prize.
• The company offered him a severance package as a consolation prize for the sudden layoff.