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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European leaders voiced relief over a reassuring speech by the US secretary of state, but nevertheless warned that the transatlantic relationship had irreparably fractured.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British government’s official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served under six prime ministers.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday opted for a reassuring, though prodding, stance toward NATO partners at the Munich Security Conference, signaling the United States still views Europe as an essential ally.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
In addition, romantic relationships are affectionate and reassuring.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
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Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British government’s official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served under six prime ministers.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday opted for a reassuring, though prodding, stance toward NATO partners at the Munich Security Conference, signaling the United States still views Europe as an essential ally.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
In addition, romantic relationships are affectionate and reassuring.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassuring. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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