as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the governor's reassurance of the flood victims was seen as opportunistic
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Recent Examples of reassurance
But Trump’s remarks Wednesday offered traders little reassurance.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
This basic offering from H&R Block is user-friendly and best for the individual looking for a little help and reassurance when filing a simple federal tax return.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The owner, playing along while offering reassurance, responded to several of the most impassioned appeals.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
But her overall message to employers — then and now — is one of reassurance.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
This basic offering from H&R Block is user-friendly and best for the individual looking for a little help and reassurance when filing a simple federal tax return.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The owner, playing along while offering reassurance, responded to several of the most impassioned appeals.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
But her overall message to employers — then and now — is one of reassurance.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reassurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
Noun
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Undaunted, Tildsley rallied to capture consolation wins over Daniel Krutules of Georgia (9-3 decision), Israel Acosta of Washington (9-4 decision) and Noah Bull of Utah (15-1).—
Barry Scanlon,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The consolation of an evening mint tea and hookah was precious to those stalked by fear all day.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Rats have grit, versatility, compassion, and a mind-bogglingly long history of beating the odds.—
Jason Bittel,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Carney had said the English-only message showed a lack of compassion and judgment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Only his magical link with animals — the old art known as the Wit — gives him solace and companionship.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Phillies infielder Bryson Stott, once 6-foot-3, can at least take solace in his 6-foot stature.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Playing on the sympathy of the owner of the local sawmill, Winston leverages his family’s plight to talk his way into a job.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Laura Ullrich has sympathy for college graduates looking for work.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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