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or detente
as in rapprochement
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Recent Examples of détente
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.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
And key details remain in dispute, including the future of Iran's uranium enrichment program and whether the ceasefire applies to Israeli military action in Lebanon, which already threatens to unravel the shaky detente.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Traders have been parsing signals over whether Iran’s concessions over its nuclear ambitions will be enough to achieve a detente with the US.
—Alex Longley, Bloomberg, 24 Feb. 2026
Stocks were powered higher by enthusiasm about tech and AI, a detente in severe trade tensions, optimism about Fed rate cuts and robust corporate earnings growth.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The potential face-to-face could represent a detente for the Republican president and Democratic political star, who have cast each other as political foils.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
That detente, in conjunction with an abiding shortage of new wide-release film titles from Hollywood studios, set the stage for both August’s KPDH screenings in 1,700 North American theaters and the Halloween singalong redux.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Global markets surged on news that the US and China agreed to a trade detente, as well as forecasts of further monetary easing.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
But that gesture toward detente seemed unlikely to stem the very real anger expressed by Tan and his colleagues.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
And key details remain in dispute, including the future of Iran's uranium enrichment program and whether the ceasefire applies to Israeli military action in Lebanon, which already threatens to unravel the shaky detente.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Traders have been parsing signals over whether Iran’s concessions over its nuclear ambitions will be enough to achieve a detente with the US.
—Alex Longley, Bloomberg, 24 Feb. 2026
Stocks were powered higher by enthusiasm about tech and AI, a detente in severe trade tensions, optimism about Fed rate cuts and robust corporate earnings growth.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The potential face-to-face could represent a detente for the Republican president and Democratic political star, who have cast each other as political foils.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
That detente, in conjunction with an abiding shortage of new wide-release film titles from Hollywood studios, set the stage for both August’s KPDH screenings in 1,700 North American theaters and the Halloween singalong redux.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Global markets surged on news that the US and China agreed to a trade detente, as well as forecasts of further monetary easing.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
But that gesture toward detente seemed unlikely to stem the very real anger expressed by Tan and his colleagues.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for détente
Noun
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Their rapprochement was in part motivated by Nelson’s personal history with Nesta, particularly an incident in 2024 where Nesta unsuccessfully attempted to press charges against Nelson’s wife for allegedly pushing him.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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An Indian business delegation visited China for the first time in more than five years, the latest sign of the Asian nations’ cautious rapprochement.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But as the sexist and racist nature of the MAGA machine has gained mainstream acquiescence if not acceptance, the need to keep up the appearance of diversity is less and less.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Breece would not live and work in Provincetown because his acceptance letter arrived just a few days after his April 8th suicide in Virginia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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The original version of the bill also would have directed family court judges to consider a parent’s acceptance of a child’s gender identity when determining custody.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Détente.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/d%C3%A9tente. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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