reassurance
noun
something, such as information, praise, or an action or gesture, that soothes, comforts, or restores to confidence.
reassurances
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pluralof reassurance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Her doctors responded with the same reassurances about her baby, and the same refusals of her request.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
Constance added that she had received reassurances from health chiefs that capacity could be expanded, but said it was important to do that in "a phased, planned way".
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government could increase bond buybacks to bring down yields, but the reassurances had little effect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
As Haberman and her colleague Jonathan Swan have detailed, Harp’s main job is offering a steady stream of reassurances to Trump.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Now there are no reassurances, except that where I go, I go because I choose to.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
