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
Quarterback Jayden Daniels developed a strong rapport with the 30-year-old Blough during his tenure as Washington’s assistant quarterbacks coach.
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Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Carpenter has an instant rapport with Miss Piggy, recognizing similarities in their respective personae.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
What ultimately sustained the project was its core principle of rapport—the psychic bonds and real-world friendships that held the members together.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
But the greatest demand is for human-centric avatars that can build authentic rapport.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rapport
Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Carpenter has an instant rapport with Miss Piggy, recognizing similarities in their respective personae.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
What ultimately sustained the project was its core principle of rapport—the psychic bonds and real-world friendships that held the members together.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
But the greatest demand is for human-centric avatars that can build authentic rapport.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rapport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapport
Noun
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Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
2 Mar. 2026
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The film tells the story of an intergenerational friendship between octogenarian Dorothy (Margolyes) and JJ (Nwachukwu).—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some raised their fists in solidarity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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At events throughout Florida, students showing solidarity with the victims were encouraged to tell adults about their thoughts and fears.—
Jeffrey S. Solochek,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tensions flared again last winter when Martin ordered the removal of altar rails and kneelers during communion.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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What is extraordinary is not the teacher (or student), per se, but the underlying experience of teaching and learning as a communion of unique intelligences.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the late 1970s, these groups launched a campaign of terrorist bombings and assassinations mainly targeting Cuban Americans who dared speak out in favor of rapprochement with their homeland.—
William M. LeoGrande,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, after their rapprochement in 1975, Jesse once more introduced Noah around as the good brother, and announced that Robinson would be his business manager.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Disability advocacy demands empathy, and racial history demands reverence.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Financial advisors, personal trainers, chefs, and travel planners all sit at the intersection of expertise and empathy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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