REASSURING Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of reassuring

as in comforting

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verb

present participle of reassure

as in assuring

to ease the grief or distress of tried to reassure her that the dog would come back home by nightfall

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Recent Examples of reassuring

Adjective

Otherwise, mistakes can remain invisible in a report that looks reassuring. — Swapnil Upganlawar, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Perhaps the reassuring sense that one is part of a community is the real driver? — Daniel Brook, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

Verb

There’s also reassuring initial bite at the top of the travel, yet the setup doesn’t feel grabby or overly anxious in everyday driving situations. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 But this amuse-bouche of live music, performed by real people in real time and a real space, before a real crowd, felt reassuring in the most profound way. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassuring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring

Adjective

The pastas, in particular, are worth a visit alone, especially the rigatoni alla vodka, which uses a one-two umami punch of white miso and guanciale, along with the deliriously comforting rollatini with white ragu.

— Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 10 Nov. 2026
Silica and perlite also give skin a matte, slick-free finish, while the brand’s signature thermal spring water adds a comforting touch.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of comforting

Verb

Riley urged his team Saturday to hang in there, assuring that its best days were still ahead.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans.

— Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of assuring

Adjective

Ranging from loud and piercing to soft and soothing, the sounds of police surveillance drones mingled and merged with those of the protesters’ countersurveillance drones.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The noodles vibrate with heat, ricocheting between the prickly Sichuan pepper, hot garlic, chiles and soothing sesame.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of soothing

Adjective

In an encouraging development, Worthy (hamstring) also participated fully.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026
Beyond the festival’s programming, Tarek sees encouraging developments in Arab cinema, particularly among filmmakers increasingly confident in telling personal stories without feeling obliged to represent an entire country or society.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of encouraging

Adjective

The exciting duo of quarterback Braden Atkinson and Heisman Trophy hopeful wide receiver Jesse Legree leads the Beavers.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
Hemp advocates are hopeful the Legislature could take action to reverse those regulations and help the industry when lawmakers meet in 2027.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of hopeful

Adjective

Carducci is optimistic that Thomas can help build on what the club has done over the last few seasons and establish the team as a consistent contender in the NWSL.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
Even as the conventional wisdom remains that Hollywood is struggling and the job market is challenged, agents in the TV talent field are perhaps the most optimistic folks in the industry right now.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of optimistic

Adjective

Sears reclassified from the class of 2028 and committed to the University of Miami in August, establishing himself as one of South Florida's most promising young football talents.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Plus, the market’s continuing education offering Discovery Campus will be hosting 24 promising film professionals from 17 countries, including 10 rising talents featured in the 10th edition of the Black Nights Stars showcase.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of promising

Adjective

The range of stories and voices was staggering — and a heartening sign for anyone who believes that the future of African cinema is now.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
There’s a heartening respect for the intelligence of the audience in this pocket of the media.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

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