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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Colman Domingo is a voice of reason.
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Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
In a land of chaos, isolation and fear, Piggy serves as the voice of reason and is arguably the most likeable character.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
The 33-year-old has been the voice of reason, keeping a steady tone during the early-season losses.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Her comfortable-in-her-own-skin best pal Josie (Danielle Macdonald, doing solid work as a very necessary voice of reason).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
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Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
In a land of chaos, isolation and fear, Piggy serves as the voice of reason and is arguably the most likeable character.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
The 33-year-old has been the voice of reason, keeping a steady tone during the early-season losses.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Her comfortable-in-her-own-skin best pal Josie (Danielle Macdonald, doing solid work as a very necessary voice of reason).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Voice of reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice%20of%20reason. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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