as in comforting
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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
Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
Her positive and reassuring tone about the survivability of many cancers has struck a chord with viewers online.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
In summary, the gains in the Dow and S&P 500 can be attributed to Apple’s promising sales predictions, a reassuring inflation report, and an overall robust market environment as of late January.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2025
The Atrium does the opposite, hugging the sidewalk, peppy and reassuring.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The fear-susceptible risk-takers were targeted with ads that introduced negative scenarios before providing a reassuring and authoritative tone.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
Her positive and reassuring tone about the survivability of many cancers has struck a chord with viewers online.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
In summary, the gains in the Dow and S&P 500 can be attributed to Apple’s promising sales predictions, a reassuring inflation report, and an overall robust market environment as of late January.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2025
The Atrium does the opposite, hugging the sidewalk, peppy and reassuring.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
Adjective
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The best facial massager for you will be the one that not only targets your primary skin-care concerns but also offers a soothing moment of self-care, keeping you coming back for more.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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The scents are typically designed to smell soothing and sophisticated.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Jamie’s lieutenant Bixby eventually reaches the church, assuring Claire that Jamie is bound to come any minute.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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But what if the real power for helping people and assuring sensible government went the other way?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For this sector, White House statements have been encouraging.—
Lydia DePillis,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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This optimism is encouraging but is tempered by a consensus that to deliver on its transformational potential, AI must be implemented in a responsible and thoughtful manner – 97.5% of executives believe that responsible AI safeguards and guardrails for governing AI must be in place.—
Randy Bean,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That’s an indication both sides are hopeful a deal can be reached, and that talks are in the works.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Now, Biggio is hopeful to carve out a role wherever he is needed.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But while many in Altadena’s entrepreneurial community remain optimistic about a recovery, multiple business owners described lengthy and difficult roads ahead.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Future of Foreign Aid: Rethink, Not Retreat Despite dramatic aid shifts being experienced around the world, Haddad remains cautiously optimistic.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Investment capital, research attention and talent all flow toward whatever seems most promising in the moment, potentially abandoning other valuable lines of inquiry.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Some of that may have to do with Burberry’s promising start to the year: the company saw a boost in shares after reporting a smaller-than-expected drop in sales over the holiday period.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The overall enthusiasm of attendees appeared upbeat.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Goodison Park crowd has thrilled at Moyes’ reappointment (Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) Another aim has been to instil more confidence in the group and create a more upbeat environment.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassuring. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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