as in friendship
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
his good rapport with his students was one of the reasons why the school board named him Teacher of the Year
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Recent Examples of rapport
His personal integrity conflicts with liberal nostrums, resulting in Fish and Poinsettia’s bizarre repulsion-attraction rapport.
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Armond White, National Review, 25 June 2025
Wallace has good rapport with Denver’s core players, especially Jamal Murray.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
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
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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Armond White, National Review, 25 June 2025
Wallace has good rapport with Denver’s core players, especially Jamal Murray.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapport
Noun
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Lavigne maintains a close friendship with Richard’s granddaughter and continues working with the Smithsonian on projects that preserve and celebrate Richard’s contributions.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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By the end of the first episode of Beyond the Villa, which premiered last night, viewers finally learned why their favorite friendship was starting to crumble.—
Monique Wilson,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
Noun
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On TikTok, Latino creators and activists called on Black creators and community members to protest and stand in solidarity.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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At the heart of that solidarity and camaraderie is za’atar.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Religious activities include: Bible studies, Saturday evening Catholic Mass, Sunday morning devotionals along the river, Sunday evening Vespers services, and, once during each two-week or four-week term, a sunrise communion service.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The hall hosted first communion breakfasts and political fundraisers, funeral receptions and wedding receptions.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Will voters extend the rapprochement with a nod here?—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
16 July 2025
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So, Harry had to send some emissaries — including Meredith Maines, his and Meghan Markle’s new chief communications officer — to meet with Charles’ people about beginning a rapprochement.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
15 July 2025
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The hope is to sharpen their skills of observation and empathy.—
Alice Park,
Time,
21 July 2025
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As the company’s founder, the late Latt prioritized fostering meaningful connections between audiences and projects rooted in empathy, inclusion and social responsibility.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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