reassurance

noun

re·​as·​sur·​ance ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s How to pronounce reassurance (audio)
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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For data and analytics leaders, this part of the ruling offers a degree of reassurance. 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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reassurance was circa 1611

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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 How to pronounce reassurance (audio)
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured

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