reassuring
adjective
re·as·sur·ing
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-iŋ 
: restoring or intended to restore confidence : reducing or eliminating worry or uncertainty
reassuring news
a reassuring smile/response
"Of course you can come," said Kit, stooping to give the child a reassuring hug.—
Elizabeth George Speare
Elizabeth George SpeareCliffs Notes, of course, are those popular little study guides with the yellow-and-black covers emblazoned with the reassuring motto, "Your Key to the Classics."—Glenn Collins
Glenn CollinsExamples of reassuring in a Sentence
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But in recipe writing as in life, there are few things less reassuring or relaxing than being told to be reassured and relax.
—Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 22 May 2024
For many Western lovers of a certain age, Costner in a form-fitting role will be a reassuring presence.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
Sometimes there’s nothing more reassuring than business as usual.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet equips kids with a rugged foam case and a reassuring two-year warranty.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 16 May 2024
But obviously that outlook is not all that reassuring.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024
The lifelike figure was a reassuring presence throughout my stay and a powerful introduction to the hotel’s commitment to honor Chaco Canyon.
—Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
Her portrayal of Jake Perry's down-to-earth, bar-owning mother in Sweet Home Alabama is indicative of the roles she was offered for decades after Designing Women: the warm, reassuring, vaguely southern presence who ultimately isn’t given much to do.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 4 May 2024
But there is also love, creativity and creation, and that felt reassuring to hear.
—Joshua Barone Lila Barth, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 22 May 2024
For many Western lovers of a certain age, Costner in a form-fitting role will be a reassuring presence.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
Sometimes there’s nothing more reassuring than business as usual.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet equips kids with a rugged foam case and a reassuring two-year warranty.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 16 May 2024
But obviously that outlook is not all that reassuring.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024
The lifelike figure was a reassuring presence throughout my stay and a powerful introduction to the hotel’s commitment to honor Chaco Canyon.
—Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
Her portrayal of Jake Perry's down-to-earth, bar-owning mother in Sweet Home Alabama is indicative of the roles she was offered for decades after Designing Women: the warm, reassuring, vaguely southern presence who ultimately isn’t given much to do.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 4 May 2024
But there is also love, creativity and creation, and that felt reassuring to hear.
—Joshua Barone Lila Barth, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassuring. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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