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
Modi, who hasn’t visited China since 2018, also met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping — a sign of the cautious rapprochement between the countries.
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Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping both spoke on Sunday, signaling a new potentially important rapprochement.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Hopes were raised for a rapprochement between Harry and his father in July when aides of Harry and the King met for the first time in London.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Kremlin has spied a rapprochement with Washington as an opportunity not only for an economic recovery, but investment.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
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Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping both spoke on Sunday, signaling a new potentially important rapprochement.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Hopes were raised for a rapprochement between Harry and his father in July when aides of Harry and the King met for the first time in London.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Kremlin has spied a rapprochement with Washington as an opportunity not only for an economic recovery, but investment.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
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After a successful night in coverage — and given his friendship with Morrison — Stevenson was convinced that the final pass wasn’t coming his way.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, the film found an adoring audience that connected with its depiction of bisexuality, its wry post-9/11 humor, and its themes of female friendship.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the wake of this latest attack, other religious and civil groups have reached out to the LDS Church and its members in a show of support and solidarity.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The source said a previous internal review of the agents' actions found that the kneeling was not meant to be a political statement of solidarity with the protesters.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
4 Oct. 2025
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There were no first communions or baptisms.—
Rachel Linden,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hunnam’s communion with Gein is far greater than the sum of its parts — an actor-subject duet that generates tension, fear and melancholy too.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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As Gabriel improves and the rapport builds, Bond could turn into a fantasy WR4 given his ability.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Like K-9s or pets, Dills said the officers and horses must build a rapport with each other.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a typical strike where employees take off work, a practice strike is used to build unity and readiness for a potential strike.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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For Chinese authorities, this was a story of national unity, collective sacrifice, and ultimate victory over the virus.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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