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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Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Eventually, the man began talking to Thomas, who offered him reassurance and support.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Some need more emergent care but most just need reassurance.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Their steady approach can be a source of reassurance for their teams, providing clarity and direction when it’s needed most.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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 10 Nov. 2024.
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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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