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
Brown reaffirmed that her sunset clause provides this legal reassurance, but Bingle questioned its legitimacy, considering the council’s majority could repeal it.
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Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Eventually, the man began talking to Thomas, who offered him reassurance and support.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Some need more emergent care but most just need reassurance.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Their steady approach can be a source of reassurance for their teams, providing clarity and direction when it’s needed most.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Eventually, the man began talking to Thomas, who offered him reassurance and support.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Some need more emergent care but most just need reassurance.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Their steady approach can be a source of reassurance for their teams, providing clarity and direction when it’s needed most.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reassurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
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As consolation to its shooters, the Stugna-P has a remote-launch function.David Axe, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In this brand of rugby, teams of seven players compete in short, 14-minute knockout matches leading to semifinals, consolation and championship rounds.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Keep the peace at all costs and choose intelligence and compassion over anger and pressure.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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John Doman, a Pioneer Press photographer for decades, was gifted in capturing the essence of a moment and displaying humanity in a photograph through his curiosity and compassion.Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
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Find solace in talking to them about your hopes, dreams and worries.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Amid this emotional void, Stewart found solace in gardening—a passion that grew partly from necessity, as her family often struggled to put food on the table due to her father’s alcoholism.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shah’s prior political proclamations might not buy her any sympathy with Trump.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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But neither has Trump managed to seal the deal with a noticeably broad base of potential voters who express some sympathy for him, but have not yet been provided with an adequate reason to think that voting would advance their interests, or even matter all that much.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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