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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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 Wyck may be the voice of reason, but that voice is off-putting and his demeanor gruff. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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