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or detente
as in rapprochement
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Recent Examples of détente
Such fears led to intelligence-policy breakdowns over estimates of enemy strength in the Vietnam War and estimates of Soviet missile capabilities in the early years of detente.
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Joshua Rovner, The Conversation, 2 July 2025
Tesla’s stock partially recovered amid hopes of a detente, rising 5 percent.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 June 2025
Newsom and Trump have long been at odds, although the two had a brief detente in their relationship in the past few months.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 9 June 2025
So far, the feud between Trump and Musk is probably best described as a moving target, with plenty of opportunities for escalation or detente.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Despite the war of words that took place Thursday, some Trump allies suggested a detente or some kind of reunion was not out of the cards.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 June 2025
The detente, though welcome by Wall Street, consumers and businesses, represents a remarkable shift for a Trump administration that only days ago had said the trade standoff with China was necessary to restore America’s lost manufacturing prowess.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Some Republicans still hope for a detente between the two men, although that seemed unlikely on Friday as Trump brushed off the idea of an impending makeup call.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
In the weeks since the fragile detente, Washington has accused Beijing of slow-walking approvals for rare earth exports and reneging on its promise made in Geneva, with Trump expressing increasing urgency to speak to his Chinese counterpart to iron things out.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Joshua Rovner, The Conversation, 2 July 2025
Tesla’s stock partially recovered amid hopes of a detente, rising 5 percent.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 June 2025
Newsom and Trump have long been at odds, although the two had a brief detente in their relationship in the past few months.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 9 June 2025
So far, the feud between Trump and Musk is probably best described as a moving target, with plenty of opportunities for escalation or detente.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Despite the war of words that took place Thursday, some Trump allies suggested a detente or some kind of reunion was not out of the cards.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 June 2025
The detente, though welcome by Wall Street, consumers and businesses, represents a remarkable shift for a Trump administration that only days ago had said the trade standoff with China was necessary to restore America’s lost manufacturing prowess.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Some Republicans still hope for a detente between the two men, although that seemed unlikely on Friday as Trump brushed off the idea of an impending makeup call.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
In the weeks since the fragile detente, Washington has accused Beijing of slow-walking approvals for rare earth exports and reneging on its promise made in Geneva, with Trump expressing increasing urgency to speak to his Chinese counterpart to iron things out.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for détente
Noun
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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
Noun
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Too many have chosen the politics of non-engagement, which is at best a hair’s breadth away from acquiescence or complicity.—
Kamila Shamsie
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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This long history of the expansion of executive power, often with the acquiescence of the courts, to violate and restrict civil liberties in the name of national security has ultimately brought us to our current situation.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The release said Hon! Jr. is filled with humor, heart, and a memorable score and promises to entertain audiences of all ages with its wit, warmth, and message of acceptance.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Joseph continued building her career in payment acceptance, eventually got married, had three boys and moved to a startup in Atlanta.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Détente.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/d%C3%A9tente. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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