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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Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
With Ruben Dias and Rodri back, City played with reassurance and the forward players clicked as a result.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Over time, Savannah started to look to me for direction, reassurance, and connection.
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Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
With Ruben Dias and Rodri back, City played with reassurance and the forward players clicked as a result.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Over time, Savannah started to look to me for direction, reassurance, and connection.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
Officials said there is strong community support for the expanding use of drones to combat crime — and offered reassurances that the new policy will not be used unconstitutionally.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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 9 Jul. 2025.
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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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