estrangements

plural of estrangement

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of estrangements In Vietnamese director Lê Bảo’s new film, an extended family confronts various rifts and estrangements in its ranks; years of silence must give way, slowly and haltingly, to communication. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026 For some, the reason behind such estrangements might seem clear to both parties. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 10 May 2026 The couple, who did not grow up knowing one another because of estrangements in their families, faced criticism from both sets of parents for the union. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 The celebrity chef’s raw and darkly humorous memoir explores her family’s demise and reconstruction — through divorce, estrangements, a brother’s sudden death and another’s suicide. — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, the film blends sharp humor with aching self-reflection as the pair navigates a whirlwind of public tributes, old grudges and family estrangements, forcing both men to confront the choices, compromises and identities that have defined their lives. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estrangements
Noun
  • But schisms and heel digging are probably inevitable in such uncertain fields, Catling says.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This turns into a big argument about Issa being a weird little guy, and suddenly there are multiple potential roommate schisms in the house.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Our research suggests that expanding these programs with the unique needs of mothers and babies in mind could help guarantee their human right to housing, cut down on homelessness and prevent family separations.
    — Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At the same time, Whitney Rose and Angie Katsanevas are confronting major changes following their separations from their husbands in July.
    — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Kanal has borne the brunt of these rifts and was kept in financial limbo during those nearly two lame-duck years.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • To Hazel Roberts, 18, a first-year student at Grand Canyon University who started a Turning Point chapter back in high school, these intraparty rifts are a painful reminder of why Kirk's leadership mattered.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Sentiment was buoyed by a fall in crude oil prices, sending stock markets higher, despite continued hostilities in the Middle East.
    — Jenni Reid,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Soviet Union took the islands from Japan in the final days of World War II and the ongoing dispute has prevented the countries from signing a peace treaty formally ending their hostilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Estrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estrangements. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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