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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Ryan has proved a popular voice of reason when players and coaches have questions. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 June 2026 Billy Donovan was always the voice of reason. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 Piggy, who is seen as the intellectual voice of reason on the island, slowly dies in Ralph's arms. — Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Steady and calm, Malcolm is often the voice of reason, even when his own children, Flora in particular, lash out. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for voice of reason

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“Voice of reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice%20of%20reason. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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