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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for rapprochement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • Earlier in the day, World Outreach senior pastor Allen Jackson led the audience in communion and referenced Kirk during his invitation to partake in the elements.
    Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 9 Oct. 2025.

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