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
In emergencies, skill matters more than rapport.
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Crystal Cene, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
But the greatest demand is for human-centric avatars that can build authentic rapport.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The British newspaper portrayed Rodríguez as a complex figure with personal quirks and an ability to build rapport, citing sources who described her interest in champagne, table tennis and informal interactions with foreign dignitaries.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Conklin has long had a good rapport with Bobby Fresques, the Hornets’ quarterbacks coach then and now.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Crystal Cene, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
But the greatest demand is for human-centric avatars that can build authentic rapport.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The British newspaper portrayed Rodríguez as a complex figure with personal quirks and an ability to build rapport, citing sources who described her interest in champagne, table tennis and informal interactions with foreign dignitaries.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Conklin has long had a good rapport with Bobby Fresques, the Hornets’ quarterbacks coach then and now.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rapport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapport
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Madeleine, like most elementary school kids, enjoys recess on the playground – a haven where friendships form, independence builds and imaginations run free.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Former Today cohosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb recently reunited to reminisce on the highs and lows of their longtime friendship.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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To ignore race—or gender, or sexuality—while attempting to build working class solidarity is to say that there are some concerns of working class people that do not matter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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The family’s restaurant relocated to a larger space in Collingswood to accommodate growing crowds of supportive customers seeking to show solidarity with the family.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Wine is used to celebrate some of our most memorable occasions, like the first toast to a bride and groom, communion in some churches, or a romantic dinner for two.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Among the damage is a smashed statue of The Virgin Mary, other religious artifacts, like the tabernacle that stores communion, and destroyed furniture.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, there is the rapprochement between Israel and Arab states, which began with the country’s peace deals with Egypt and Jordan—and then there is Israel’s recent Abraham Accords with sundry Muslim states, including Morocco and Sudan, with Saudi Arabia as silent partner.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Still, India would also be keen to not scupper its rapprochement with the States after months of trade tensions.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Your natural empathy can guide you through any ongoing storms.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Caring for a betta can help kids learn responsibility, routine, and empathy when adults guide and supervise the process.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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