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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In fact, their story now stands for something else, too: a reassuring illustration of the upside of the oft-capricious transfer portal era.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
Though that sounds quite reassuring, there is little evidence that what is proposed can indeed be successfully pulled off.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
For Flores, who is facing significant health concerns—including uterine fibroids, a pending biopsy for colorectal cancer, and dental issues caused by severe anxiety and depression—the note felt like a reassuring sign.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Last month, the company’s second-quarter results topped expectations, while management offered reassuring commentary on the worrisome medical-cost trends that torpedoed its stock price in mid-June .
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
Though that sounds quite reassuring, there is little evidence that what is proposed can indeed be successfully pulled off.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
For Flores, who is facing significant health concerns—including uterine fibroids, a pending biopsy for colorectal cancer, and dental issues caused by severe anxiety and depression—the note felt like a reassuring sign.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Last month, the company’s second-quarter results topped expectations, while management offered reassuring commentary on the worrisome medical-cost trends that torpedoed its stock price in mid-June .
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassuring. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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