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
Between the Michelangelo Effect, Cascading Mentorship and Youth as Subject Matter Experts, Jackson established new rapport between adult and child–removing the adult from the equation entirely.
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Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Bellei trumpeted a strong rapport between price and quality among the Saudi collections on display.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
However, the two had an easy rapport, and bonded over their values and their desire to raise a family together.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
In fact, Kapadia believes that the reputation and rapport that both Le Batard and Torre have built with their audience will bring a credibility and authenticity to the entire venture.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Bellei trumpeted a strong rapport between price and quality among the Saudi collections on display.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
However, the two had an easy rapport, and bonded over their values and their desire to raise a family together.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
In fact, Kapadia believes that the reputation and rapport that both Le Batard and Torre have built with their audience will bring a credibility and authenticity to the entire venture.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapport
Noun
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When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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The complex friendship between Conkling and Arthur is no less engrossing.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Podrabinek captures the painful intersections between personal and political in a dissident’s life, and the solidarity that kept the resistance moving forward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Several contestants walked out in solidarity with Bosch.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Even as tourists from around the world wander the cemetery, the Jiménez family treats the holiday as a sacred communion, inviting outsiders only to witness and participate respectfully.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Verna tries to earn her trust, convinced Mitsuki proves communion with the aliens is possible.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But their rapprochement didn’t last.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Netanyahu was eager for a rapprochement.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Virginia Ritter spent most of her of the rest of her life vacillating between empathy and anger for her daughter's killer, all the while serving as a fierce victims' rights advocate in Nashville.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
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Serena, following in her father’s footsteps, was a beacon of empathy and hope, inspiring all with her commitment to humanitarian work.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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