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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Ryan has proved a popular voice of reason when players and coaches have questions.
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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
Steady and calm, Malcolm is often the voice of reason, even when his own children, Flora in particular, lash out.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2026
Boko said Mogae carried the name of Botswana with dignity across the world and remained a voice of reason, unity and progress throughout his life.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
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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
Steady and calm, Malcolm is often the voice of reason, even when his own children, Flora in particular, lash out.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2026
Boko said Mogae carried the name of Botswana with dignity across the world and remained a voice of reason, unity and progress throughout his life.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
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“Voice of reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice%20of%20reason. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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