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
The local historic status would provide stability and reassurance in what makes Valentine special, Seydel said, while attracting investment and inspiring pride.
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Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
Or, at the least, reassurance that there is still something left in your relationship.
—Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Republished on June 28 withy new warnings despite Google’s reassurances.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
All in all, there’s a lot of quiet joy and reassurance in this episode of The Bear.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 26 June 2025
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Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
Or, at the least, reassurance that there is still something left in your relationship.
—Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Republished on June 28 withy new warnings despite Google’s reassurances.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
All in all, there’s a lot of quiet joy and reassurance in this episode of The Bear.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
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In the wake of the Jazz stunningly slipping to No. 5 in last month’s lottery, Wade tried to offer consolation to Jazz owner Ryan Smith.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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WrestleMania 42 Moved From New Orleans To Las Vegas Triple H made things official by confirming WrestleMania 42 will not be in New Orleans, and as a consolation gift, the city will be hosting next year’s WWE Money in the Bank.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Stripped of her powers under a red sun, Supergirl must rely on her grit, compassion and wits to guide Ruthye on a path of vengeance and justice, ultimately confronting the nature of violence and power.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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To many of them, advancing Christian dominance matters more than human compassion.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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As much as Michigan fans hated it, some took solace in putting a blemish on Ohio State’s otherwise triumphant season.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Some were able to escape the turmoil and find solace, and a new life on these shores.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2025
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No doubt, Purvis is dealing with a lot, but Harris’ mother expressed no sympathy.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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The new executive order comes at a time when popular sympathy for migrants has wavered, and when the political party traditionally allied with immigrants has shown a willingness to approach immigration policy from a new consensus.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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