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
Whenever a new prisoner arrived, Mehdi would try to provide them with basic necessities and, more importantly, offer reassurance.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
So, perhaps what this moment asks for is not reassurance, but attention.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Those looking for reassurance should not listen to Bowie (please listen to something, anything, else).
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Because a microneedle infusion device can feel more intimidating than a simple serum, Mon Lumière prioritizes education and reassurance.
—William Jones
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
So, perhaps what this moment asks for is not reassurance, but attention.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Those looking for reassurance should not listen to Bowie (please listen to something, anything, else).
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Because a microneedle infusion device can feel more intimidating than a simple serum, Mon Lumière prioritizes education and reassurance.
—William Jones
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reassurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
Noun
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Kody Pokraka erupted for a hat trick and two assists, pairing with a goal and two assists from Gavin Powderly to help Falmouth top Arlington Catholic, 7-4, in a Buddy Ferreira Classic consolation matchup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the consolation semifinals, Hunt pinned Samara Lerna of Harlingen South in 39 seconds.—
Rick Kretzschmar,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Hicks’ message of compassion for the needy and to care for and cherish immigrants are in line with what Mamdani wants.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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And imagine a world with less evil and more compassion.—
Tara Sonenshine,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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The solace exists in knowing Ruohonen, 54, was finally on the precipice of getting to represent his country on the highest stage.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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Frederick battled intermittent despair and sought solace in Swedenborgianism and other, stranger beliefs.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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There should be empathy for his injury, but no sympathy for his lack of production.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Remittances and family communication mostly reinforce existing, mutual partisan sympathies rather than swing votes.—
Michael Paarlberg,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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