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. )

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Williams has also found reassurance in the response to her character.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

That cautious approach provides some reassurance for us mere mortals prone to get spooked.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

At the border fence, parents sought reassurance from those returning, showing them pictures of their loved ones and asking for news.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

Rodgers added that she had received "no reassurance" about the current situation from the bank, while any information had been "very inconsistent".

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

“We’ll get our life back soon, in a free Biafra,” he said, his usual words lined with his usual forceful reassurance, and sipped his tea.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

He has been speaking with European unions about possible protections and offering reassurances that workers' rights will be protected.

From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026

The senator has now been out of public view for more than two weeks, with limited official updates beyond the initial hospitalization notice and brief reassurances from his office.

From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026

During its short-lived rescue attempt, the U.S. military contacted dozens of ships, encouraging them to break out, and offered reassurances that the Navy, using AI-powered drones, has attenuated the risk of sea-mines planted by Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026

"At this stage, we have received reassurances from the US that they intend to honour the deal," European economy commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said after the vote.

From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026

He demanded constant reassurances of adoration, or at least notice.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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