This sentence is a sentence with the word "consolation" in it.
the race was consolation
There was a consolation knowing that others were worse off.
A consolation for failure is the experience you claim to increase your odds of success in the future.
Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize.
The contestant did not win, but he was given a consolation prize. If it's any consolation, several other office workers have lost their jobs also.
Consolation means to be consoled but must be used properly in context."Joe, you're fired! If it's any consolation I'll give you an excellent recommendation."The same sentence with different wording could be:"Joe, you're fired! If it makes you feel better I'll give you an excellent recommendation."Consolation shortens the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
there was a consolation between two characters
The word consolation is a noun. The plural form is consolations.
Even though he failed the test, he got to make it up for full credit.
Translation: consuelo OR consolación
A consolation is a reward or action designed to make a person feel better about something (ie, a consolation prize is given to the loser of a contest.) Sentence example: The Greeves Company sent Mr. Buckley a consolation letter telling him that he had not won the grand prize.
As a consolation prize, the man got a stuffed animal--a green frog with pink lips.