as in friendship
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
his good rapport with his students was one of the reasons why the school board named him Teacher of the Year
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Recent Examples of rapport
He’s got good feel for coverage and already has developed rapport with quarterback Bo Nix.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
That rapport led naturally to quips and a tongue-in-cheek approach.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
Strong rapport helps your EA work with greater autonomy and impact.
—Kenzie Biggins, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
One of the most recognizable faces in the main cast, she was drawn to the role's depiction of adult female friendship — and her instant rapport with Chung.
—Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 16 July 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
That rapport led naturally to quips and a tongue-in-cheek approach.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
Strong rapport helps your EA work with greater autonomy and impact.
—Kenzie Biggins, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
One of the most recognizable faces in the main cast, she was drawn to the role's depiction of adult female friendship — and her instant rapport with Chung.
—Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapport
Noun
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Also, the female-heavy production team added a keen sense of understanding of female friendships and family relationships, which brought truth to the outlandish premise.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift both dated Jonas Brothers at the same time, but the real love story was the two women’s friendship that emerged from those romances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Harry and his co-founder Seeiso, 59, left their roles as patrons in March in solidarity with the then-trustees who had resigned in a dispute with chairperson Dr. Sophie Chandauka.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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More than 50 people in Detroit and the metro area have participated or plan to participate in a rolling fast in solidarity with Gaza organized by Jewish Voice for Peace Detroit.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The effect was that the Wankdorf transformed momentarily into a place of communion.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Following the ceremony, which included communion and a family prayer, the newlyweds and their guests celebrated at a reception at Rosine Hall, the arboretum's 5,000-square-foot event space.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The moves reflect just how much the US leader has turned against his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in recent weeks: Trump spoke positively of Putin in his first term, and sought a rapprochement with Russia in the initial months of his second.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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The most likely accelerants seem to be a wholly unexpected Azeri-Armenia rapprochement, hitherto historical enemies, and the US offer to provide an American company to preside over, i.e. defend from Russia, the Zangezur Corridor going through Armenia.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In the age of agentic AI, where models act with increasing autonomy, the companies that thrive will be those that remember the obvious truth often overlooked in the race for progress: intelligence may drive the engine, but empathy keeps people in the driver’s seat.—
Victor Dey,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Other board members also expressed empathy for community members who spoke during recent public comment periods, many expressing concerns about district administrators creating a toxic workplace and criticizing the recent hiring of Tremaine Harris as assistant principal of the Century Junior High.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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