reassurance
noun
re·as·sur·ance
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 
1
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
2
Examples of reassurance in a Sentence
Experts offered their reassurances that the accident wouldn't happen again.
He received reassurance from his family.
Children need a lot of reassurance.
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For those hesitant about venturing out into the cold, O’Hara offered reassurance.
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Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Such individuals may seek support and reassurance during challenging times and display strong emotional attachments to loved ones.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Williams was offered reassurance, primarily by Poles, that all that failure was a thing of the past, missteps made by previous incompetent regimes.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
All of us need the support and reassurance that come with connection to these kindred souls.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
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Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Such individuals may seek support and reassurance during challenging times and display strong emotional attachments to loved ones.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Williams was offered reassurance, primarily by Poles, that all that failure was a thing of the past, missteps made by previous incompetent regimes.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
All of us need the support and reassurance that come with connection to these kindred souls.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassurance. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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reassurance
noun
re·as·sur·ance
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
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