voice of reason

noun phrase

: a person who influences others to act sensibly

She was the voice of reason in our group.

Examples of voice of reason in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From labor struggles and lynching to desegregation, Murray served as the ethical voice of reason, directing Roosevelt to use her immensely powerful position on behalf of righteous causes. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Aja is the voice of reason, and Diarra pushes full throttle ahead. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Yes, a district attorney has an opportunity to be a voice of reason and law-and-order leader. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

That scene showed the line Eurylochus walks as both the heart of the crew and the voice of reason to Odysseus. — Wisdom Iheanyichukwu, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for voice of reason

• milesian
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