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
Parents may also find reassurance in knowing that human experts verify each threat to help reduce false alarms.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The 90-minute video call filled me with reassurance.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Sunday’s effort gave the Royals additional reassurance.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
That felt like the opposite of reassurance.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The 90-minute video call filled me with reassurance.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Sunday’s effort gave the Royals additional reassurance.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
That felt like the opposite of reassurance.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
Noun
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Sheen says he was disappointed but took the loss in stride, especially after Sophia Loren kissed him on the cheek as a consolation.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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British voters who are angry with their government might find some small consolation in the fact that on their side of the Atlantic Ocean, ethical lapses can still carry a serious political price.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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Despite the social stigma surrounding tattoos in Vietnam, Ngoc empowers her clients, including breast cancer survivors and women with self-harm scars, to reclaim their bodies, demonstrating that her work is a profound act of compassion and resilience.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Asked how many offenses should trigger jail time, Harrell dismissed punitive responses and framed the issue as a call for compassion.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Emotional wellness has gradually emerged across social media, serving as a daily source of solace for many young people.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Even adults found solace in snuggling the dog.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Sep. 2025
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But the attack in Grand Blanc this week has only brought others closer to the church in sympathy and care.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Many users expressed their sympathy, and some even had their own pets react to the sound from the video.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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