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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The supporting cast around them is more successful in actually eliciting laughs: Tatro is the film’s exotic-dancing voice of reason, Leanne Morgan plays Margot’s scene-stealing, raunchy older sister, and Celia Weston is a hoot as their tough-love mom.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Eugene, ever the voice of reason, offers some emotionally intelligent insights into Dr. Gregory’s perspective.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
The audiobook is narrated by the author himself — a voice of reason, with notes of pain and pride.
—Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
However, Consuelos, the voice of reason, suggested Swift take some time to rest and relax after her grueling schedule.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Eugene, ever the voice of reason, offers some emotionally intelligent insights into Dr. Gregory’s perspective.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
The audiobook is narrated by the author himself — a voice of reason, with notes of pain and pride.
—Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
However, Consuelos, the voice of reason, suggested Swift take some time to rest and relax after her grueling schedule.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Voice of reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice%20of%20reason. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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