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Synonyms

reassurance

American  
[ree-uh-shoor-uhns, -shur] / ˌri əˈʃʊər əns, -ˈʃɜr /

noun

  1. something, such as information, praise, or an action or gesture, that soothes, comforts, or restores to confidence.

    The organization offers support, guidance, and, most importantly, the reassurance that, whatever the problem, you're not the first parent to face it.

Etymology

Origin of reassurance

re- ( def. ) + assurance ( def. )

Example Sentences

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“Spud” will be of no reassurance to Disney, which inked a billion-dollar deal with OpenAI in December to allow Sora users to generate likenesses of many characters.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

It was less a recipe than a reassurance.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

She performed in the strings section for McFly on tour, which is where she met Harry, who has been a constant source of reassurance for her.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

It can be misleading in terms of understanding the consequences of elevated lipids in the long term and give false reassurance to any young person who gets a risk assessment done.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Her dæmon’s sharp nails were pressing into the flesh of her upper arms, and she gripped his fur for reassurance.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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