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.

Etymology

Origin of reassurance

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

Vocabulary lists containing reassurance

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Example Sentences

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It plays into it a lot, but then we need reassurance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

While Putin's visit is not expected to receive the same pomp as Trump's, "the Xi-Putin relationship does not require that kind of performative reassurance", said Patricia Kim from the Brookings Institution in Washington.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

But Adlington said the response offered little reassurance.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Maybe my resistance to parenting content stems from the fact that I don’t want to perform insecurity for a jolt of reassurance.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

"It was designed to give the FBI phone-tap operators reassurance that I was still at home and keep them off my trail."

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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