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
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Familiar and reassuring, cozy mysteries aren’t called that for nothing.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Trump’s reassuring tone to Zelensky marked a striking shift from the two leaders’ last Oval Office encounter in February, when Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance abruptly cut off discussions and chastised the Ukrainian leader for failing to show sufficient gratitude for American military aid.
—Nik Popli, Time, 18 Aug. 2025
An environment of reassuring routines, predictable interactions and secure relationships helps children feel safe and ready to learn.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
In more reassuring news, grocery food prices rose only 2.2%, though food away from home increased 3.9%.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Trump’s reassuring tone to Zelensky marked a striking shift from the two leaders’ last Oval Office encounter in February, when Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance abruptly cut off discussions and chastised the Ukrainian leader for failing to show sufficient gratitude for American military aid.
—Nik Popli, Time, 18 Aug. 2025
An environment of reassuring routines, predictable interactions and secure relationships helps children feel safe and ready to learn.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
In more reassuring news, grocery food prices rose only 2.2%, though food away from home increased 3.9%.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassuring. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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