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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 Narrower set of engines Next week's nonfarm payrolls report could also give some reassurance on how the economy is doing, which remains robust but with weakening pillars of support. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 That could provide some reassurance that young people engaging in innocent or small-group activities wouldn’t get swept up in enforcement. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 Porges said Kapoor deliberately built trust with him by extending social invitations and repeatedly offering reassurances. — Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Sometimes, hearing those three words is exactly the reassurance someone needs. — Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassurance

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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

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The Kentucky native said Parton lived out her beliefs through compassion and generosity, even though some were critical of her glamorous image.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
This triumvirate uses their voices, their power, their compassion to embody this virtuous cycle of generosity and reciprocity without forfeiting their personhood, bodies, or resources to anyone.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of compassion

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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

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