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détente

noun

variants or detente
Definition of détentenext
as in rapprochement

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Recent Examples of détente This after many years of alienation between the two countries and Armenia’s newfound detente with Turkey. — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The result is a tension stretched nearly to the snapping point, then resolved in an uneasy detente. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026 Lutnick cited Anthropic’s cooperation with the government as a key reason for the detente. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 1 July 2026 The veteran litigator found herself in hot water after her efforts to broker a detente between Cipriani and Shell spectacularly backfired. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for détente
Recent Examples of Synonyms for détente
  1. rapprochement
  2. acquiescence
  3. acceptance
Noun
  • The détente should not be mistaken for a rapprochement, according to Wendy Cutler, vice president of the Asia Society Policy Institute.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But the rapprochement is unfolding against considerable skepticism inside Venezuela, according to two recent surveys by the Venezuelan polling firm Meganálisis.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of rapprochement
Noun
  • Their acquiescence to this encroachment on their powers has made these politicians increasingly dependent on a dysfunctional national government.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026
  • But many assumptions that Stratos’ investors or Utah politicians might have had about Box Elder County – about either the acquiescence of its people or the barrenness of its landscape – have been proved wrong over the past few months.
    — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of acquiescence
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  • Micron is currently restricted from conducting a large-scale buyback due to its acceptance of CHIPS Act grants.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Winchester The fastest way for a new cartridge to gain widespread acceptance with the shooting public is for the military to adopt it.
    — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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