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
Despite Strobel’s reassurances — and a 10 percent increase in revenues in Coty’s core prestige fragrance category from 2021 to 2025 — analysts are still fairly skeptical, needing to see proof that the turnaround strategy is working in order to regain confidence in the company.
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Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
That extra reassurance makes the entire flight feel less stressful—especially during tight connections or busy travel days, which, according to my mom, is half the battle.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Throughout the ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s, Duvall’s presence on screen became a sort of stamp of quality and reassurance to audiences.
—Chris Nashawaty, Vanity Fair, 16 Feb. 2026
When a system can draft an essay, apologize for a mistake, offer emotional reassurance, or generate persuasive arguments faster and better than a human can, the temptation to delegate grows strong.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
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Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
That extra reassurance makes the entire flight feel less stressful—especially during tight connections or busy travel days, which, according to my mom, is half the battle.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Throughout the ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s, Duvall’s presence on screen became a sort of stamp of quality and reassurance to audiences.
—Chris Nashawaty, Vanity Fair, 16 Feb. 2026
When a system can draft an essay, apologize for a mistake, offer emotional reassurance, or generate persuasive arguments faster and better than a human can, the temptation to delegate grows strong.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
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New signing Tiago scored a consolation goal in the 95th minute, assisted by Zakaria Taifi.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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These wrestlers in the consolation side of the bracket aren’t competing for an individual state title anymore, but a few more wins can help their teams in a major way come Saturday.—
Nate Peterson,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Through fasting, believers also experience the hunger and thirst of the poor, further building a sense of compassion and generosity.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nanos asked members of the media to exhibit professionalism and compassion.—
Richard Ruelas,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kristi Reeves, reeling from the news of her finalized divorce, sought solace in the mountains.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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This film, released only a couple of years before her death, is a comprehensive reflection of her difficult life, which ultimately ended with her finding solace in Switzerland with a good man by her side.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Longtime friend’s insistence on giving fixes, not sympathy, has the letter writer questioning unhealthy patterns.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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