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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John Healey, the new chancellor, said that the announcement would "provide some reassurance this winter".

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

The announcement provided investors with further reassurance of Micron’s long-term business stability and addressed key geopolitical risks.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

Smart, entertaining and surprising, they offer reassurance that adventurous playwriting is not only alive and well but branching out into uncharted territory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

“Investors will want greater reassurance that the cease-fire is lasting and not a flash in the pan,” he added.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

Somehow his curt reassurance made all her fears come rushing back.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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

"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

But U.S. reassurances were not enough to convince investors Sunday.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 8, 2026

"I got reassurances from our US colleagues that they know that this is a big problem for us and that they're looking into this matter," he said.

From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026

Even with Kermit’s cool reassurances that he was fine, Roosevelt was worried and wanted to see him.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

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