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
After accepting the role, Abdul-Mateen extended an overture to build a rapport offscreen in service of their onscreen relationship, but much to his surprise, Kingsley rebuffed the offer.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
The star wide receiver, acquired in March from Miami, will likely have to wait a bit longer to start building rapport with his starting quarterback, but his impact is sure to be felt right away in the receiver room.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Nonetheless, both men say their rapport is solid.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Build Rapport Through Frequent, Meaningful Interactions Collaboration is strongest when people have established rapport.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
The star wide receiver, acquired in March from Miami, will likely have to wait a bit longer to start building rapport with his starting quarterback, but his impact is sure to be felt right away in the receiver room.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Nonetheless, both men say their rapport is solid.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Build Rapport Through Frequent, Meaningful Interactions Collaboration is strongest when people have established rapport.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 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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They are also relieved that correspondents Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Bill Whitaker chose to remain with the program rather than leave in solidarity with Pelley.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Wealth, security, and power gradually erode solidarity, and internal rivalries begin to emerge.—
Judah Taub,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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And the Catholic and Orthodox churches — the world’s two largest Christian communions — ordain only men to the priesthood.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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And the Catholic and Orthodox churches — the world’s two largest Christian communions — ordain only men to the priesthood.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 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
Cite this Entry
“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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