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
Build Rapport Through Frequent, Meaningful Interactions Collaboration is strongest when people have established rapport.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The dialogue and performances work hand-in-hand to impart a pronounced familial rapport.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
Always has great rapport with his broadcast partners.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Next, cordially invite the other person into a conversation, building rapport without putting them on the spot.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rapport
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The dialogue and performances work hand-in-hand to impart a pronounced familial rapport.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
Always has great rapport with his broadcast partners.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Next, cordially invite the other person into a conversation, building rapport without putting them on the spot.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rapport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapport
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Fleur and Caroline put innumerable noses out of joint on their paths to creative and intellectual fulfillment; lovers become dejected, friendships are left to go cold, and each woman’s devotion to her work is viewed with resentment and suspicion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The show explores middle-age desperation, loneliness and, notably, masculinity and male friendship.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Forming, and maintaining, a union is not like the video clips on television, with protesters beating drums, chanting slogans, and raising clenched fists in solidarity!—
John Vukmirovich,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The symbols that were represented are antisemitic and hateful to every person of conscience; this appalling act violated our sense of community and solidarity.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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As sociologist Douglas Ezzy once said, good interviews are about communion, not conquest.—
Ankolika De,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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The fantasy of safari is a quiet communion with nature, not crowds.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The law also directly ties any rapprochement between the US and Cuba to those assets.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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In embracing a rapprochement with the United States under President Obama, Raúl Castro, long seen as an ideologue by Cubanologists, played the hand of a pragmatist.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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There are allegories that can be read about fear of the unknown breeding cruelty and exploitation, but Disclosure Day is first and foremost a propulsive yarn with thematic roots in hope, truth, empathy and perhaps even spirituality.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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This recognition reflects a career grounded in integrity, technical knowledge and a rare ability to guide clients through complex real estate decisions with both discipline and empathy.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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