moral support
noun
: the act of helping someone by giving love, encouragement, etc.
She counted on her sisters for moral support.
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The combination of moral support and hard cash proved vital as Daniels struggled to course-correct the ship.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Schmidt said that the two have bonded plenty since their respective surgeries, using one another as a sounding board and a source of moral support throughout the darker days of their grueling rehabs.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
Americans in several cities, along with their peers in the British Isles, the Caribbean and Europe, worked together by publicizing resuscitation techniques, sharing information on effective methods and offering each other moral support.
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Amanda Moniz,
The Conversation,
12 May 2026
These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity.
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Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 May 2026
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Schmidt said that the two have bonded plenty since their respective surgeries, using one another as a sounding board and a source of moral support throughout the darker days of their grueling rehabs.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
Americans in several cities, along with their peers in the British Isles, the Caribbean and Europe, worked together by publicizing resuscitation techniques, sharing information on effective methods and offering each other moral support.
—
Amanda Moniz,
The Conversation,
12 May 2026
These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity.
—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for moral support
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“Moral support.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moral%20support. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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