reassurance
noun
re·as·sur·ance
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 
1
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
2
Examples of reassurance in a Sentence
Experts offered their reassurances that the accident wouldn't happen again.
He received reassurance from his family.
Children need a lot of reassurance.
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Magid, one of the most durable media consultancies in the sector, has advised clients to start giving viewers more context, depth and emotional reassurance, rather than relying on breaking news and dozens of star anchors and correspondents.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 May 2026
That reassurance allows fans to stay through the final whistle instead of rushing out early to beat traffic or make a parking exit.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
This phase is about providing reassurance, clarity and reducing immediate distress.
—Dr. David Pryor, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Still, the doctor offered the family a small piece of reassurance.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 May 2026
That reassurance allows fans to stay through the final whistle instead of rushing out early to beat traffic or make a parking exit.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
This phase is about providing reassurance, clarity and reducing immediate distress.
—Dr. David Pryor, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Still, the doctor offered the family a small piece of reassurance.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassurance. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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reassurance
noun
re·as·sur·ance
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
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