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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Davos attendees needed reassurance, and Jamie Dimon, the chairman and chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, had some to offer.
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Jonathan Mahler Edoardo Ballerini Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Regardless, the resolution to this case may bring some reassurance to performers who are currently fighting against generative AI tools being used to imitate their voice, style, and appearance.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
Positive reviews can provide reassurance about the quality and effectiveness of the generic Viagra being offered.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance, too, as has the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2024
Despite the team appearing disoriented in various phases of the game, the return of one player to her peak performance provided reassurance to the fans: Delphine Cascarino!
—Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
For Underwood, and other state employees in need of reasonable accommodations, departments have so far provided little guidance and reassurance that employees would have their needs met in a timely way.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too, as is the love, support, and kindness that has been shown by so many of you.
—Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
Jonathan Mahler Edoardo Ballerini Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Regardless, the resolution to this case may bring some reassurance to performers who are currently fighting against generative AI tools being used to imitate their voice, style, and appearance.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
Positive reviews can provide reassurance about the quality and effectiveness of the generic Viagra being offered.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance, too, as has the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2024
Despite the team appearing disoriented in various phases of the game, the return of one player to her peak performance provided reassurance to the fans: Delphine Cascarino!
—Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
For Underwood, and other state employees in need of reasonable accommodations, departments have so far provided little guidance and reassurance that employees would have their needs met in a timely way.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too, as is the love, support, and kindness that has been shown by so many of you.
—Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassurance. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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