rapprochement
noun
rap·proche·ment
ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmänt 
ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmäⁿ
ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmäⁿ
-ˌprȯsh-;
ra-ˈprōsh-ˌmäⁿ
: establishment of or state of having cordial relations
Examples of rapprochement in a Sentence
Officials hope that these talks will lead to a rapprochement with the rebels.
The possibility of rapprochement between the two countries seems unlikely.
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Whether the rapprochement is substantive or symbolic, however, is not yet clear.
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Courtney Subramanian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
That more hardline stance has endeared Ankara to Tehran, prompting the two nations to explore a rapprochement, or resumption of harmonious relations.
—Peter Aitken, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2023
Lara Friedman, president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace, which advocates for rapprochement and peace between Israelis and Palestinians, recently observed that in no single district in Gaza did Hamas win a majority of votes.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2023
That doesn’t mean that Hamas achieved the goal that observers have attributed to the Islamist group—derailing the rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
—Bymohamed El Aassar, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2023
Instead, the rapprochement had been brokered by China, in Beijing’s latest notable turn as international negotiator.
—Blaise Malley, The New Republic, 5 Oct. 2023
The Palestinians have felt abandoned by the recent Israeli-Saudi rapprochement, and this feeling must be corrected.
—Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2023
His rapprochement with Tokyo has not been universally popular at home with a public that harbors long memories of the Japanese occupation in the first half of the 20th century, but both sides made clear they are dedicated to a fresh start.
—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2023
This may explain Iger’s rapprochement with former top Disney execs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, both of whom were passed over for CEO but who have recently been named as consultants to the company.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2023
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Courtney Subramanian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
That more hardline stance has endeared Ankara to Tehran, prompting the two nations to explore a rapprochement, or resumption of harmonious relations.
—Peter Aitken, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2023
Lara Friedman, president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace, which advocates for rapprochement and peace between Israelis and Palestinians, recently observed that in no single district in Gaza did Hamas win a majority of votes.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2023
That doesn’t mean that Hamas achieved the goal that observers have attributed to the Islamist group—derailing the rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
—Bymohamed El Aassar, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2023
Instead, the rapprochement had been brokered by China, in Beijing’s latest notable turn as international negotiator.
—Blaise Malley, The New Republic, 5 Oct. 2023
The Palestinians have felt abandoned by the recent Israeli-Saudi rapprochement, and this feeling must be corrected.
—Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2023
His rapprochement with Tokyo has not been universally popular at home with a public that harbors long memories of the Japanese occupation in the first half of the 20th century, but both sides made clear they are dedicated to a fresh start.
—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2023
This may explain Iger’s rapprochement with former top Disney execs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, both of whom were passed over for CEO but who have recently been named as consultants to the company.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2023
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rapprochement
noun
rap·proche·ment
ˌrap-ˌrōsh-ˈmän
: establishment of or state of having friendly relations
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