voice of reason
noun phrase
: a person who influences others to act sensibly
She was the voice of reason in our group.
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Kitchen veteran Liliane is often the tart-yet-affectionate voice of reason when Antonin gets a little too fanciful for his culinary britches.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur and conspiracy theorist, saw an opportunity to position herself as the voice of reason.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Angela tries to be the voice of reason (again) by pointing out the obvious: folks get mad when Shamea plays messenger for Porsha.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 June 2025
Throughout their conversations, Jeff (Youssef) tries to act as a twisted voice of reason, ultimately deciding not to make a deal with Venis and instead play ball with the U.S. government.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 May 2025
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur and conspiracy theorist, saw an opportunity to position herself as the voice of reason.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Angela tries to be the voice of reason (again) by pointing out the obvious: folks get mad when Shamea plays messenger for Porsha.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 June 2025
Throughout their conversations, Jeff (Youssef) tries to act as a twisted voice of reason, ultimately deciding not to make a deal with Venis and instead play ball with the U.S. government.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for voice of reason
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“Voice of reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice%20of%20reason. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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