small consolation

Examples (10)

• Scoring the final goal was a small consolation for the losing team.
• The refund they offered was a small consolation for the ruined vacation.
• Knowing he tried his best was a small consolation after he failed the exam.
• His apology, though sincere, was of small consolation to her.
• The fact that the project is finally over is a small consolation for all the stress it caused.
• The insurance payout was a small consolation for losing their family home in the fire.
• Finding a rare book was a small consolation when the rest of the bookstore was disappointing.
• The beautiful weather on the last day was a small consolation for a week of rain.
• For the investors, the minor dividend was a small consolation amid falling stock prices.
• The party was a disaster, but the excellent cake was one small consolation.