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
Its decision to open a theme park in Abu Dhabi was the driving force behind the rapprochement and the wizards who helped that happen work for Miral, the leading leisure operator in the Middle East.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Ukraine and Kyiv's European allies—minus Hungary—have watched with apprehension at the apparent rapprochement between the Kremlin and the White House.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2023, Beijing helped broker a surprise rapprochement between arch-rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran – a deal that signaled its ambition to emerge as a new powerbroker in the region.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
The strategic rapprochement between Israel and Arab states hangs in the balance as conflict threatens to spread.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 19 June 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Ukraine and Kyiv's European allies—minus Hungary—have watched with apprehension at the apparent rapprochement between the Kremlin and the White House.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2023, Beijing helped broker a surprise rapprochement between arch-rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran – a deal that signaled its ambition to emerge as a new powerbroker in the region.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
The strategic rapprochement between Israel and Arab states hangs in the balance as conflict threatens to spread.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
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Topline President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s months-long friendship continued to devolve in spectacular fashion this week as the world’s richest man and the world’s most powerful man engaged in a brutal back-and-forth on their respective social media platforms and beyond.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Maintaining friendships takes a lot of intention, experts said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Powell did earn a show of solidarity from his peers for his reaction to Trump’s criticisms.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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When President James Monroe declared in 1823 that the Western Hemisphere was off-limits to future European colonial projects, his proclamation was received as a statement of solidarity by newly independent Latin American nations.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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The pilgrims are representing the National Eucharistic Revival — a grassroots movement within the Catholic Church in the U.S. to recognize the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, rather than the belief that communion is purely symbolic of the body and blood of Christ.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
18 June 2025
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From soul sessions where blunts are passed like communion, to wellness circles embracing CBD for mental health—weed isn’t just recreational.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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As badass mercenary Zora Bennett, Johansson leads a dangerous expedition, building a rapport with Bailey's character, the super-smart paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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Instead of focusing purely on AI, leaders will need to take the time to create community, build rapport with people and then develop other ways of helping people feel connected and safe in the workplace.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The film, directed by designer Alexis Bittar and produced by Oscar winner Bruce Cohen and Bittar, examines how the flag can be reclaimed as a symbol of unity for all Americans, with a focus on the LGBTQ community.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Dicey intonation in the final chorus and Mandane’s second-act aria aside, the group’s unity and expression was impressive, from exactly seesawing strings to Brandon Acker’s bleak, mournful lute under Artaserse’s first-act lament.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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