Synonyms

reassurance

American

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

noun

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.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

reassurances

plural

Etymology

Origin of reassurance

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

Vocabulary lists containing reassurance

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Example Sentences

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Reassurance, a well-deserved pat on the back, best wishes for good health and one piece of your favorite candy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

Reassurance that they can trusted with the economy - with a commitment to prioritising economic growth running though lots of the big speeches.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2023

Canada's military is now "actively planning" expanding to brigade strength in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's defense mission in Latvia, called Operation Reassurance, which it leads, Eyre said.

From Reuters • Mar. 9, 2023

Reassurance that millions of jobs lost in the last six months can be recovered.

From The Guardian • Aug. 20, 2020

Reassurance rises again: Prof. Baden-Powell says: "It contains also charcoal, which might perhaps be acquired from matter among which it fell."

From The Book of the Damned by Fort, Charles

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