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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First up is Kristen Doute, who continues to shock me with each passing day as the voice of reason in this cast.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Vic Michaelis would choose to be the voice of reason, every time.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 June 2025
Kitchen veteran Liliane is often the tart-yet-affectionate voice of reason when Antonin gets a little too fanciful for his culinary britches.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur and conspiracy theorist, saw an opportunity to position herself as the voice of reason.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Vic Michaelis would choose to be the voice of reason, every time.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 June 2025
Kitchen veteran Liliane is often the tart-yet-affectionate voice of reason when Antonin gets a little too fanciful for his culinary britches.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur and conspiracy theorist, saw an opportunity to position herself as the voice of reason.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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 9 Jul. 2025.
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