security blanket
noun
1
: a blanket carried by a child as a protection against anxiety
2
: a usually familiar object whose presence dispels anxiety
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Lina cried, her beauty products serving as a security blanket of sorts.
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Mike Tomlin wanted Smith as a quick-outlet security blanket for the 41-year-old Rodgers.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Josi in particular always looked at his best with Fabbro serving as a defensive security blanket.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Mahomes has operated without Kelce as his security blanket twice in his career.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Mike Tomlin wanted Smith as a quick-outlet security blanket for the 41-year-old Rodgers.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Josi in particular always looked at his best with Fabbro serving as a defensive security blanket.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Mahomes has operated without Kelce as his security blanket twice in his career.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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“Security blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/security%20blanket. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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