voice of reason
noun phrase
: a person who influences others to act sensibly
She was the voice of reason in our group.
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Heather has the ability to be a voice of reason with Tamra, but that didn’t happen.
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Louis Staples, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Governed by the taskmaster planet, Capricorns are often the voice of reason, much like Dr. Phil himself.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Jones bares the worst of it, the actor nobly struggling against the confines of a role that never rises above the frustrated voice of reason that it’s meant to represent.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2024
Through it all has been Fede, serving as a voice of reason and a source of inspiration in every little step.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2024
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Louis Staples, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Governed by the taskmaster planet, Capricorns are often the voice of reason, much like Dr. Phil himself.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Jones bares the worst of it, the actor nobly struggling against the confines of a role that never rises above the frustrated voice of reason that it’s meant to represent.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2024
Through it all has been Fede, serving as a voice of reason and a source of inspiration in every little step.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2024
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“Voice of reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice%20of%20reason. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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