reassuring 1 of 2

present participle of reassure

reassuring

2 of 2

adjective

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Recent Examples of reassuring
Verb
Amid the churn in Europe and globally, with trenchant nationalism on the rise, and a war raging in Ukraine just 1,200 miles from the palace, many might say that having a hereditary royal as their head of state offers some reassuring continuity, acting as a counterweight to political upheaval. Vivienne Walt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025 Romance will be affectionate, memorable and reassuring. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The reigning champions, Arsenal, got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Benfica, but their performance was far from reassuring. Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 Proxies and acolytes are deployed to the networks to underscore the strength of the president’s stance while subtly watering down threats and reassuring investors. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reassuring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
Verb
  • Gooey butter cake is beloved for its, well, gooey texture and warm, comforting flavors that are decadent but not fussy or overwhelming.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Food spans across the board from tamales to ice cream and tacos to warm-and-comforting atole drinks.
    Lisa Hix, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Everyday Dal The warming, soothing and downright healing effects of dal are well known throughout South Asia and its diaspora.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The formula itself is quite gentle—hyaluronic acid, glycerin, vitamin B5, and the label’s prebiotic thermal water come together for a versatile serum apt at hydrating, soothing, and strengthening the skin barrier.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Commerce and Civil Aviation Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said a probe had been launched to determine the cause of the fire, while assuring businesses that the firefighting response had been immediate—with 37 units deployed to control the blaze.
    Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The key is going after the criminal element aggressively, assuring public safety totally, and helping addicts recover.
    Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The early signs are encouraging but the players are still adapting to Alonso’s demands.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • However, their performance was anything but encouraging.
    Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • For now, the region appears cautiously hopeful that the tone has changed, and that Washington’s promises of partnership will be matched by consistency in policy.
    Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
  • As the investigation continues, Melodee's extended family remains hopeful for her return.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Jim interviewed Niccol last week and came away optimistic about the company's trajectory in 2026.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • His career, once so promising, seemed to be slipping away.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The promising honors student had mysteriously vanished after spending an evening with friends at a local bar then leaving alone without her cellphone and stopping at a gas station next door, Houston police said.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • None of the Broncos’ offensive ranks — 19th in yards per play, 15th in yards per game, 21st in points per game — are particularly heartening.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Hearing from speakers with a direct connection to Palestine, who were unafraid to speak openly and vividly about the unfathomable violence that Palestine has faced, felt uniquely heartening.
    Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassuring. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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