rapprochement

noun

ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmänt How to pronounce rapprochement (audio)
Definition of rapprochementnext
as in friendship
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding an era of rapprochement between Mexico and the U.S. that was highlighted by a new trade agreement

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Recent Examples of rapprochement The détente should not be mistaken for a rapprochement, according to Wendy Cutler, vice president of the Asia Society Policy Institute. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 But the rapprochement is unfolding against considerable skepticism inside Venezuela, according to two recent surveys by the Venezuelan polling firm Meganálisis. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 These days, there has been a rapprochement between Nutt and Arkansas. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The single of the year nomination for the CMAs puts a cap — for now — on Swift’s rapprochement with country music as a genre. — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapprochement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
  1. friendship
  2. solidarity
  3. communion
  4. rapport
  5. unity
Noun
  • At Owen’s wedding, Pella’s engagement falls apart and her friendship with Irma seems to reach a breaking point.
    — B. D. McClay, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Based between Saudi Arabia and The Netherlands, AlSoghayer’s work explores womanhood, memory, friendship, patriarchy and growing up within a rapidly changing society.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • Ebola is changing how African governments organize their response, Kaseya said, with Nigeria’s case prompting stronger solidarity across the continent.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The boldest declarations of solidarity, Lee knows, often precede the quietest and cruellest of betrayals.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of solidarity
Noun
  • Maybe no scene better embodies Lee’s exquisite communion with his characters than his last one, which supplies them with a hint of grace.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, the works suggested a new way of conceiving wisdom and communion with nature.
    — Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of communion
Noun
  • Things aren’t perfect for me in my rapport with medical professionals.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The franchise man continues to build a strong rapport with his receivers, finishing 23-of-41 for 276 yards with a touchdown pass to Matthew Golden, who led the game with 104 yards on six grabs.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of rapport
Noun
  • The result could be another fragile coalition; an unlikely unity government between Netanyahu and Eisenkot; or a prolonged deadlock that sends Israelis back to the polls.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • That unity is especially important in an age of misinformation, or when shifting results on election night and the days afterward trigger claims of election fraud.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of unity

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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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