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

In a moment when slick imagery can inspire suspicion about the use of AI, Atkins showing us the seams of his latest feature emerges as a subtly reassuring act. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 July 2026 Interior designer Christiane Lemieux offered a more reassuring perspective. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Verb

Paramount executives have repeatedly promised to release 30 films theatrically each year between the two studios, a means of reassuring theater owners and the rest of the industry about the overall output of films should the two companies combine. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 July 2026 While earlier studies raised concerns that testosterone therapy might increase cardiovascular risk, more recent evidence has been reassuring. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassuring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring

Adjective

While on vacation, eating a comforting hotel breakfast helps start your day off right.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
Most of the album proceeds at a lazy ramble, a blend of the comforting countrypolitian and the folky wanderlust of the progressive country of the late ’60s.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of comforting

Verb

Her first ally is Oona (Bo Bragason), a loud, flirtatious Brit who teaches Annie to operate a motorboat by assuring her that steering it is just like giving a hand job.

— Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
Middleton emphasized the personal impact of such decisions, while also assuring that Thomson retains a place within the organization.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of assuring

Adjective

Meanwhile, the in-cabin activities were equally soothing, with meditative coloring books, cards, board games, a yoga mat, and on-the-nose books about getting lost in nature’s beauty.

— Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Getting organized is emotionally soothing as the moon and Mercury harmonize.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of soothing

Adjective

As implied, Ferran didn’t feature in the 2-2 friendly draw in England, where young Egyptian hopeful Hamza Abdelkarim bagged both of the Blaugrana’s goals.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Officials are hopeful that the immediate areas near the stadium will be done by the middle of August, and the final configuration will be ready.

— Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of hopeful

Adjective

Explainability is the bridge between a promising pilot and real production.

— Rick Morris, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
One promising way forward is for cities and counties to invest in community hubs, such as public libraries, or create new gathering spaces across communities.

— Fiona Doherty, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of promising

Adjective

That formula worked for Amazon MGM’s sci-fi dramedy Project Hail Mary earlier this year, another heartening success that was billed as a visual spectacle filmed specifically for IMAX.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Meanwhile, there’s more direct heartening news for beach areas in San Diego and across the state.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

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