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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Taking a reassuring tone, the post walks readers through a series of unobjectionable commitments.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
The success of more straightforward spoofs such as Schaffer’s The Naked Gun last year is also reassuring; that film was a classic joke-a-minute throwback that largely worked (for both viewers and critics), more in line with the sort of fare that the Lonely Island made early on.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, keyless entry codes sent directly to your phone upon check-in add a reassuring layer of security.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Aleida and another mission-control colleague check in with Walt, who delivers a reassuring, measured report that while the crew knows significant challenges lie ahead, everything has been fine so far.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
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Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
The success of more straightforward spoofs such as Schaffer’s The Naked Gun last year is also reassuring; that film was a classic joke-a-minute throwback that largely worked (for both viewers and critics), more in line with the sort of fare that the Lonely Island made early on.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, keyless entry codes sent directly to your phone upon check-in add a reassuring layer of security.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Aleida and another mission-control colleague check in with Walt, who delivers a reassuring, measured report that while the crew knows significant challenges lie ahead, everything has been fine so far.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
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 1 May. 2026.
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