as in acceptance
the act of becoming friendly after a disagreement
The couple worked toward reconciliation in therapy. The treaty was the first step in the eventual reconciliation of two countries that had been long at odds.
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Recent Examples of reconciliation
Within the pages of the book, Conner offers practical tools for navigating grief, rebuilding trust, and pursuing reconciliation with courage and faith.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
However, the pair — who have split multiple times since meeting in 2012 — sparked reconciliation rumors when LaBeouf was spotted wearing a wedding band in April 2020, while Goth was seen wearing both a diamond ring and wedding band.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Wyler was begging him for some type of reconciliation.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Doing so helps the process of reconciliation and peace-building.
—Christopher P. Davey, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
However, the pair — who have split multiple times since meeting in 2012 — sparked reconciliation rumors when LaBeouf was spotted wearing a wedding band in April 2020, while Goth was seen wearing both a diamond ring and wedding band.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Wyler was begging him for some type of reconciliation.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Doing so helps the process of reconciliation and peace-building.
—Christopher P. Davey, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciliation
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The brand is popular among podiatrists and has even earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association for exceptional foot support.—
Gabriela Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement So many of us are still so grateful to PBS for giving us a place to turn to for learning and acceptance.—
Priscilla Blossom,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Petro appeared to seek conciliation with Trump with a June 23 letter that rescinded his accusations of Rubio leading a plot to overthrow him.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Reconciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciliation. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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