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.—
Elizabeth George Speare
Elizabeth George SpeareCliffs Notes, of course, are those popular little study guides with the yellow-and-black covers emblazoned with the reassuring motto, "Your Key to the Classics."—Glenn Collins
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That was the most reassuring piece of joining this film.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
This fall’s reassuring and interchangeable colors also follow Pantone’s Fashion Color Trend report for spring, which favored neutral and grounded shades.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
The fear-susceptible risk-takers were targeted with ads that introduced negative scenarios before providing a reassuring and authoritative tone.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
Her positive and reassuring tone about the survivability of many cancers has struck a chord with viewers online.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
This fall’s reassuring and interchangeable colors also follow Pantone’s Fashion Color Trend report for spring, which favored neutral and grounded shades.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
The fear-susceptible risk-takers were targeted with ads that introduced negative scenarios before providing a reassuring and authoritative tone.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
Her positive and reassuring tone about the survivability of many cancers has struck a chord with viewers online.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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 20 Feb. 2025.
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