voice of reason

noun phrase

: a person who influences others to act sensibly
She was the voice of reason in our group.

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Wyck may be the voice of reason, but that voice is off-putting and his demeanor gruff. Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 The adventure will see Percy confront his fatal flaw and step into Annabeth’s role as the voice of reason in her absence. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 Ryan has proved a popular voice of reason when players and coaches have questions. Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 June 2026 Ali, who has been the series’ resident mentor, father figure, listening ear, voice of reason and confidant, transforms into what is most analogous to an action hero in a revenge plot. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for voice of reason

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“Voice of reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice%20of%20reason. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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