as in friendship
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
an era of rapprochement between Mexico and the U.S. that was highlighted by a new trade agreement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rapprochement
The European Union, where Airbus is based, remains staunchly opposed to any rapprochement with Russia.
—
Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
This was heightened by the extraordinary dressing down Trump and Vice President JD Vance gave Zelensky in his recent Oval Office visit and an apparent rapprochement between the White House and the Kremlin.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Moreover, in the improbable event that the United States could peel Russia away from China, a new rapprochement with the Kremlin would bring few real benefits to the American people and come at a steep cost to other U.S. interests.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
Under the first Trump administration, the US had sought diplomatic rapprochement with Minsk.
—Victoria Butenko, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapprochement
Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
This was heightened by the extraordinary dressing down Trump and Vice President JD Vance gave Zelensky in his recent Oval Office visit and an apparent rapprochement between the White House and the Kremlin.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Moreover, in the improbable event that the United States could peel Russia away from China, a new rapprochement with the Kremlin would bring few real benefits to the American people and come at a steep cost to other U.S. interests.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
Under the first Trump administration, the US had sought diplomatic rapprochement with Minsk.
—Victoria Butenko, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapprochement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
Noun
-
And President Trump shows that friendship each and every day.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
-
However, Levi wants to stay and even forms a friendship with Vito, the most eccentric kid of all, who happens to be Marenka's son.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
15 May 2025
Noun
-
Many artists came to Spain in solidarity and wrote songs.—
Vita Dadoo,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
-
The Porter County Expo Center was a mass exercise in solidarity Tuesday evening as over 1,000 Union Township residents crammed into the main ballroom to vehemently oppose two data centers proposed for Wheeler.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Noun
-
Unlike Francis, Cardinal Aveline has refrained from openly taking stands on contentious issues within the church such as the blessing of gay couples or giving communion to divorced people, both of which Francis allowed.—
Emma Bubola,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
-
In keeping with tradition, the Mass will include a homily and communion and end with a final commendation and farewell.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The rapport between the women is undeniable, even if Sepideh’s attempt to force parallels between her own personal history in Iran and the unfolding situation in Palestine does not fully cohere.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
-
In other news: The prosecutors and defense lawyers seemed to have a cordial rapport during pretrial hearings.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
15 May 2025
Noun
-
On Saturday, Zelenskyy hosted French President Emmanuel Macron, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in a show of unity.—
DASHA LITVINOVA,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
-
Trump may reconsider accepting it in order to maintain party unity.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share