Thesaurus results for REASSURANCE

reassurance

noun

ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s

Definition of reassurance

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 What the Experts Say About Starting Out For anyone intimidated by the numbers, the study authors offered reassurance. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026 If the produce was grown locally or came from a supplier outside the recall, that should provide reassurance, says Openshaw. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Clean security scans provide some reassurance Wayne's clean scans support the conclusion that the email contains an empty threat. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Design advisors like Lindell use judgment, human chemistry, and friendly reassurance to turn calls that a bot can’t handle into conversations that have proved remarkably successful at driving sales. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassurance

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The meager platoon was a consolation from Lord Borros, who claims to be too busy repelling the Dornish to come to his queen’s aid.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 July 2026
The combativity award for his efforts on Saturday will be scant consolation.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of consolation

Noun

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
Miller, who said the plan for the team was to keep playing next season, even without access to the state playoffs, tried to offer consoling words.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026

Definition of consoling

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Ben encourages the staffers to try out Ultima tech at home, and after finding some solace from grief in the chatbot, David upgrades to the life-size deluxe model.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
With her original Instagram shut down, Sharpe has taken solace in the attention that her content has gotten on TikTok.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

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