reassuring
adjective
re·as·sur·ing
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-iŋ 
: restoring or intended to restore confidence : reducing or eliminating worry or uncertainty
reassuring news
a reassuring smile/response
"Of course you can come," said Kit, stooping to give the child a reassuring hug.—
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Countries in Africa, Central Asia, and, to a lesser extent, Latin America found Moscow’s ability to defend an allied regime from domestic turbulence and toppling reassuring.
—Alexander Baunov, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
In one clip, Kate ran her fingers through Louis' hair and put a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The somewhat reassuring news is that this reality is not a particularly worrisome one – not yet, anyway.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
King George and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (as she was later nicknamed) were crowned on May 12, 1937, another reassuring move for the monarchy as the date originally chosen for Edward's coronation.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alexander Baunov, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
In one clip, Kate ran her fingers through Louis' hair and put a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The somewhat reassuring news is that this reality is not a particularly worrisome one – not yet, anyway.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
King George and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (as she was later nicknamed) were crowned on May 12, 1937, another reassuring move for the monarchy as the date originally chosen for Edward's coronation.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reassuring
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassuring. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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