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
Wendell said his company decided to invest more in the city after getting reassurances from city leaders.
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Junior provides a taste of the golden age of aviation with the comfort and reassurance of modern-day safety and technology.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
With the reassurance that care is available, residents can live the resort-like lifestyle to the fullest while also fostering deeper connections.
—Advertorial, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Despite reassurances that Hooters would not be shut down, the company has been closing locations since at least 2024.
Need a break?
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Junior provides a taste of the golden age of aviation with the comfort and reassurance of modern-day safety and technology.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
With the reassurance that care is available, residents can live the resort-like lifestyle to the fullest while also fostering deeper connections.
—Advertorial, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Despite reassurances that Hooters would not be shut down, the company has been closing locations since at least 2024.
Need a break?
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reassurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
Noun
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And while Boca could not quite hang on for a point, there may be some consolation in having scored the goal of the tournament so far.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The consolation for Ortiz was getting into the Masters next year.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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Thank you for taking action and getting the awesome ranger on the scene with her compassion!—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Explain with candor and compassion Sometimes, a change simply can’t satisfy pre-existing needs.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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On Friday, three-plus months after creating a roster that was designed to lose, the general manager felt a degree of solace for his suffering.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Many young people lost the freedom of those formative years, taking solace in self-care and meditative, solo activities at home like crafting and reading.—
Kitty Ruskin,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Richard, his family, and his counsel express their deep and sincere sympathy for the family of Edwina Marter.—
Khaleda Rahman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Fans, followers and fellow parents took to the comment section to share their sympathy — and confusion.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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