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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Her relationship with Charles, as well as the rest of the residents, sets a reassuring, realistic tone for the series, without restricting its central spy’s adventurous fun.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
Mix it with your favorite milk to create a reassuring hot chocolate; add a spoonful to your smoothie or protein shake.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
In 2024, the Trump campaign was hardly more reassuring.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Despite the tepid job growth, Friday's Labor Department report held one reassuring sign: the unemployment rate held steady at a low 4.1%, reflecting a job market that remains fundamentally solid.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
Mix it with your favorite milk to create a reassuring hot chocolate; add a spoonful to your smoothie or protein shake.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
In 2024, the Trump campaign was hardly more reassuring.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Despite the tepid job growth, Friday's Labor Department report held one reassuring sign: the unemployment rate held steady at a low 4.1%, reflecting a job market that remains fundamentally solid.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2024.
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