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reassuringly

American  
[ree-uh-shur-ing-lee, -shoor-] / ˌri əˈʃɜr ɪŋ li, -ˈʃʊər- /

adverb

  1. in a way or to a degree that is reassuring or comforting.


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In addition, while AI boosters have emphasized how revolutionary it is, government involvement could prove to be reassuringly grounding.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

Most reassuringly, the last trading activity signal, short interest for S&P stocks is very high at 3.2% of the index capitalization.

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

"Our work shows that even radical ideas about quantum mechanics can be tested against precise physical measurements, and that, reassuringly, timekeeping remains one of the most stable pillars of modern physics."

From Science Daily May 3, 2026

There’s also something reassuringly old-fashioned about the universe in which military thrillers take place.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 18, 2025

When Adam had gone back into the house and Lee was moving out with a pan of grain to feed the chickens, Cal put his arm around his brother’s shoulders and hugged him reassuringly.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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