reassurance
noun
re·as·sur·ance
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 
1
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
2
Examples of reassurance in a Sentence
Experts offered their reassurances that the accident wouldn't happen again.
He received reassurance from his family.
Children need a lot of reassurance.
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Despite reassurances from federal officials, many are worried and are preparing.
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Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The reassurance that Netflix provided to protect the 45-day window for SVOD critically omits the preceding 30- to 60-day exclusive TVOD window and effectively halves the interval between theatrical release and SVOD for almost all films.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
But telehealth platforms are still permitted to market them — a move that some cancer and health policy experts warn could give patients false reassurance before any evidence of benefit.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Supplements certified for sport provide additional reassurance that the product has been tested and verified for quality, purity, and safety.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
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Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The reassurance that Netflix provided to protect the 45-day window for SVOD critically omits the preceding 30- to 60-day exclusive TVOD window and effectively halves the interval between theatrical release and SVOD for almost all films.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
But telehealth platforms are still permitted to market them — a move that some cancer and health policy experts warn could give patients false reassurance before any evidence of benefit.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Supplements certified for sport provide additional reassurance that the product has been tested and verified for quality, purity, and safety.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reassurance
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassurance. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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reassurance
noun
re·as·sur·ance
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
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