voice of reason

noun phrase

: a person who influences others to act sensibly

She was the voice of reason in our group.

Examples of voice of reason in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the real diversion is Pugh’s Princess Irulan, whom West describes as the film’s voice of reason. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024

Tyson plays Taurus, who acts as a voice of reason on the council. —Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024

All credit junior point guard Frankie Collins for being the voice of reason on the court. —Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 26 Jan. 2024

And within these turbulent times, your people are looking to you as their manager and leader for reassurance and support, to be the voice of reason and calm, and to manage and navigate difficult changes effectively. —Rachel Wells, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024

Ferrera voices Hiccup’s crush, Astrid, who serves as the voice of reason. —Kelly Martinez, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2024

Manly remains the loud one with a wicked sense of humor and the bluster of a defensive line coach, while Stewart is still the quiet-yet-forceful voice of reason. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024

But within Italy, Mr. Berlusconi remained key, reinventing himself as a soothing grandfather figure, kingmaker and voice of reason as the country lurched even further right under populist leaders. —Jason Horowitz, Washington Post, 12 June 2023

Of the cast, Hassan often serves as the lighthearted, bubbly voice of reason among the six New Yorkers. —Mckinley Franklin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2023