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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Amanda, always the voice of reason, does award-worthy work in this episode to get ahead of the building conflict, offering Johnny some insight into where Daniel’s head is at.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
The voice of reason On the subject of optimism versus realism, listen to new quarterback Kirk Cousins.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah often played the voice of reason in sketches, but Jones just yelled the entire time.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2024
Heather has the ability to be a voice of reason with Tamra, but that didn’t happen.
—Louis Staples, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
The voice of reason On the subject of optimism versus realism, listen to new quarterback Kirk Cousins.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah often played the voice of reason in sketches, but Jones just yelled the entire time.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2024
Heather has the ability to be a voice of reason with Tamra, but that didn’t happen.
—Louis Staples, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Voice of reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice%20of%20reason. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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