as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the governor's reassurance of the flood victims was seen as opportunistic
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Recent Examples of reassurance
And without tangible support that’s tailored to today’s Ukrainian battlefield, even European reassurance forces would be of dubious value.
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Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Together, these findings serve as both a warning and a reassurance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In those moments, employees often look for confirmation or reassurance from managers or HR.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the red evokes reassurance and courage.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
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Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Together, these findings serve as both a warning and a reassurance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In those moments, employees often look for confirmation or reassurance from managers or HR.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the red evokes reassurance and courage.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reassurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
Noun
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Sheen says he was disappointed but took the loss in stride, especially after Sophia Loren kissed him on the cheek as a consolation.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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British voters who are angry with their government might find some small consolation in the fact that on their side of the Atlantic Ocean, ethical lapses can still carry a serious political price.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The red agate worn by his mother reflects silent compassion, and the pearl accents on the Wulu pendant evoke the gentle passage of time.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Maria Montessori knew that childhood offers a unique opportunity to nurture a new generationthat is ready to take on the challenges of their time with curiosity, compassion, and conviction.—
Jose Bolanos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nina has recently lost her mother and finds solace in this relationship.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Trustees John Birt and Chris Coker said prayers would benefit students and give them a period of solace during the school day.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is some sympathy for Potter among the players that this situation is not all his fault.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Kneeling was widely used by protesters and supporters after Floyd’s death to signal sympathy with the Black Lives Matter movement and a call for racial justice.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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