détente

noun

variants or detente
Definition of détentenext
as in rapprochement

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Recent Examples of détente Her new memoir answers these questions with an emphatic yes, and focuses on key turning points including the Mariel Boatlift, the economic crisis after the fall of the Soviet Union, and the brief detente under President Obama. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026 In fact, the release of political prisoners is central to the negotiations aimed at achieving a wider, historic detente, people with understanding of the talks have told USA TODAY. — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 May 2026 Have humans and the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the cause of Covid, reached a detente? — Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026 Still, any miscalculation or direct confrontation at sea could tip the diplomatic posturing into rapid deterioration and risk jeopardizing the fragile stability in the detente between Washington and Beijing. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for détente
Recent Examples of Synonyms for détente
  1. rapprochement
  2. acquiescence
  3. acceptance
Noun
  • Soon after the ceremony, Kloss, who had a brief falling out then rapprochement with the Grammy winner, jetted to Paris Fashion Week, where a curious paparazzo from gossip page Deux Moi had to inquire.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • But, for now, and with this book, Vance seems to be keeping the door open to a rapprochement with Leo—say, a personal encounter at the Vatican that would provide a vivid photo op.
    — Paul Elie, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
Definition of rapprochement
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  • In any case, the Biden Administration’s grudging acquiescence now looks like the beginning of a pattern of credulous capitulation.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Less money coming into government coffers also means fewer goodies for the population of Moscow, whose acquiescence Putin desperately needs.
    — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 30 June 2026
Definition of acquiescence
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  • On the other hand, brands are recognizing the impact creators can have on the acceptance and use of their products and services, but they are being forced to rethink whether one-off influencer campaigns are enough for the next phase of growth.
    — Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Growing societal acceptance of and support for working mothers is part of that change, as is an NWSL collective-bargaining agreement featuring protections and provisions for mothers and childcare.
    — PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of acceptance

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“Détente.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/d%C3%A9tente. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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