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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Cynthia serves as the bridge between the new and old RHOA, establishing herself as both a voice of reason and a friendly instigator.
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
Her occasional chime-ins as the female voice of reason balanced out an otherwise bro-centric film.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
During these times, CFOs must serve as the company’s voice of reason.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Maybe Layla, who’s already picked up on Coop and Breonna’s unusual closeness, will find a way to insert herself more forcefully as the voice of reason that Coop’s been tuning out.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
Her occasional chime-ins as the female voice of reason balanced out an otherwise bro-centric film.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
During these times, CFOs must serve as the company’s voice of reason.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Maybe Layla, who’s already picked up on Coop and Breonna’s unusual closeness, will find a way to insert herself more forcefully as the voice of reason that Coop’s been tuning out.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 17 Mar. 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 21 May. 2025.
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