reassuring
adjective
re·as·sur·ing
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-iŋ 
: restoring or intended to restore confidence : reducing or eliminating worry or uncertainty
reassuring news
a reassuring smile/response
"Of course you can come," said Kit, stooping to give the child a reassuring hug.—
Elizabeth George Speare
Elizabeth George SpeareCliffs Notes, of course, are those popular little study guides with the yellow-and-black covers emblazoned with the reassuring motto, "Your Key to the Classics."—Glenn Collins
Glenn CollinsExamples of reassuring in a Sentence
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But in recipe writing as in life, there are few things less reassuring or relaxing than being told to be reassured and relax.
—Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 22 May 2024
For many Western lovers of a certain age, Costner in a form-fitting role will be a reassuring presence.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
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Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 22 May 2024
For many Western lovers of a certain age, Costner in a form-fitting role will be a reassuring presence.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassuring. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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