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 Lewis’ reassurance comes a day after a slew of heat records were tied or broken across California. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 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 Mars challenges restrictive Saturn, putting your desire to take a chance against someone else’s need for reassurance. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026 Watching your teen safely travel across town can offer reassurance that a moving dot on a map cannot provide. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 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 devastating dribbling came to the fore in his cameo appearances for Senegal at the World Cup, with his consolation goal in their 3-1 group-stage defeat by France the highlight.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Cinematographer Robert Kolodny’s camera watches from afar as Ryan embraces his pal out in an open field, providing comfort and consolation in this hour of need.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 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
  • Think of fear as a request for your attention and compassion.
    — Marisa G. Franco, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Humans may be needed for tasks that only humans can perform, like holding patients’ hands, but doctors may not be best for compassion and empathy.
    — Abe Baker-Butler, STAT, 9 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
  • With a hot war raging in Ukraine, these journalists don’t want to ask for anyone’s sympathy, which in turn heightens their alienation and frustration.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But, again, sympathy with either club should be in short supply.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sympathy

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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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