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reassurance

noun

ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s How to pronounce reassurance (audio)
Definition of reassurancenext
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 None other than Oprah was the master of ceremonies, someone who millions of Americans looked to for comfort, reassurance, and guidance. — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The military, first responders, grieving families, and Americans looking for reassurance. — Erin Jones, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 But when the interaction requires judgment, reassurance or problem-solving, people still want people. — Natalie Ruiz, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Ironically, Leeds will play Newcastle under the lights again in their next game, at Elland Road, when fans will want early reassurance this was a one-off. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
  1. consolation
  2. consoling
  3. compassion
  4. solace
  5. sympathy
Noun
  • His first United goal came as a consolation in a 3-1 defeat to Brentford at the end of September, his seventh appearance, and six weeks and one more goal after that, he was sidelined for a month by a knee injury.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But like The Bad News Bears’ rangy little dirtbag on the dirtbike, there was no dishonor in the loss, even if the fans would’ve found even greater consolation in a title.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of consolation
Noun
  • Also somewhat consoling is the ongoing investigation by the FBI.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As such, Pinheiro was correct in reversing his original decision, leaving Embolo in tears and in need of consoling by team-mates.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of consoling
Noun
  • Several of my favorite poetry collections capture the nuanced process of breaking up, with its extreme states of longing, anger, and sorrow—while also expanding the capacity for joy, pleasure, and compassion.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Your compassion turns into practical care as you tidy receipts, then release a worry that never helped.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of compassion
Noun
  • Fortune said that drive-ins like the Coyote can be a solace for families with special needs children who might struggle with the indoor movie theater experience — or any other families who need a something a little different at the movies.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
  • For many families, the opening of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, in 2014, brought no solace.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of solace
Noun
  • But his actions here — deflecting accountability, being vague yet defensive about his own politics — and his history with Kraft suggest his sympathies might not lie with the causes his opening acts stand for.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Tui Shipping, the boat's owner, provided a statement to VBTC expressing sympathy to those affected and acknowledging its responsibility for passenger safety, according to the broadcaster on Tuesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sympathy

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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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