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 Jones bares the worst of it, the actor nobly struggling against the confines of a role that never rises above the frustrated voice of reason that it’s meant to represent. —

David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2024 Through it all has been Fede, serving as a voice of reason and a source of inspiration in every little step. —

Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2024 Her mom, however, has been the voice of reason and reminds Kent to get through this pregnancy and get baby number two here safely before deciding to have another. —

Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Aug. 2024 Forever the voice of reason and the best advice giver best friend vault in the whole wide world! —

Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for voice of reason

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