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adjective

Definition of reassuringnext
as in comforting

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verb

present participle of reassure
as in assuring
to ease the grief or distress of tried to reassure her that the dog would come back home by nightfall

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Recent Examples of reassuring
Adjective
His answer was reassuring but honest. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026 The all-wheel-drive system provides reassuring traction in poor weather, although no one will mistake it for an off-road machine. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
As first responders worked to get Donald Bellos into the ambulance, his mother could be seen on the body camera footage by his side, reassuring him. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 After traveling to Russia, Rosa’s husband’s messages home sounded reassuring. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassuring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
  1. comforting
  2. assuring
  3. soothing
  4. encouraging
  5. hopeful
  6. optimistic
  7. promising
  8. heartening
Adjective
  • Sora is all about cooking to preserve memories, especially those of his late mother, believing food should be both comforting and refined.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • No one is getting fired … yet Mozeliak started his press conference by assuring the staff that their jobs were safe.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • There were no financial details but the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the deal, put the figure in the $75-million range, similar in size to previous rounds with other backers including Thrive, and assuring the mini-major will continue to remain independent.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Definition of assuring
Adjective
  • The space has a dramatic 28-foot Palladian rotunda, a saltwater soaking tub, a sauna, a steam room and a wall of water that creates a soothing, flowing sound.
    — Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • That means encouraging activities that benefit from proximity, such as planning meetings, architecture discussions, design reviews and complex problem-solving.
    — Nik Froehlich, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Some encouraging signals suggest the will to close the funding gap may exist.
    — Florencia Canelli, Scientific American, 1 July 2026
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • The emotional Moon activates your 9th House of Travel and Learning, while the dynamic Sun in your sign aligns your sense of self with hopeful perspective.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, her family remained hopeful, awaiting a life-altering kidney transplant.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of hopeful
Adjective
  • And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • Methane is widely regarded as one of the most promising fuels for reusable rockets and future interplanetary missions.
    — Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • But since train-and-pray programs are unlikely to close the construction talent gap, three other initiatives are more promising.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of promising
Adjective
  • The Gentlemen’s Club, for all its odd and difficult convulsions, is a heartening step in a positive direction.
    — Mosi Reeves, VIBE.com, 22 June 2026
  • The Gentlemen’s Club, for all its odd and difficult convulsions, is a heartening step in a positive direction.
    — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026
Definition of heartening

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