reassurance
noun
re·as·sur·ance
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 
1
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
2
Examples of reassurance in a Sentence
Experts offered their reassurances that the accident wouldn't happen again.
He received reassurance from his family.
Children need a lot of reassurance.
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The result was the most solid Oscar broadcast in years, though that had less to do with the relative lack of recognition of what’s going on in the world than with providing reassurance that Hollywood is still good at putting on a show.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
People have different reassurance languages, and using the wrong one can leave your partner feeling unsettled, even if the argument is technically over.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
So don’t shy away from voicing any lingering doubts that require extra reassurance or setting new expectations moving forward (more physical affection, less passive-aggressiveness).
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This can lead to unnecessary anxiety or false reassurance regarding your health.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
People have different reassurance languages, and using the wrong one can leave your partner feeling unsettled, even if the argument is technically over.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
So don’t shy away from voicing any lingering doubts that require extra reassurance or setting new expectations moving forward (more physical affection, less passive-aggressiveness).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 Feb. 2025
This can lead to unnecessary anxiety or false reassurance regarding your health.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reassurance
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassurance. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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reassurance
noun
re·as·sur·ance
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
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