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
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Recent Examples of rapprochement
But Carney’s economic rapprochement with Beijing amounts to a gamble.
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Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
By September, despite some attempts at rapprochement and calls for dialogue, tensions had escalated again.
—Germán Padinger, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
But even as analysts expect tourism and business ties to pick up, rising anti-Indian sentiment in China fueled by nationalist actors threatens the rapprochement, a researcher wrote in The Diplomat.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Dec. 2025
The foreign policy positions of his predecessor—especially rapprochement with Japan—were relatively popular among the South Korean public despite Yoon’s troubled presidency and eventual impeachment.
—Ayumi Teraoka, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2025
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Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
By September, despite some attempts at rapprochement and calls for dialogue, tensions had escalated again.
—Germán Padinger, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
But even as analysts expect tourism and business ties to pick up, rising anti-Indian sentiment in China fueled by nationalist actors threatens the rapprochement, a researcher wrote in The Diplomat.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Dec. 2025
The foreign policy positions of his predecessor—especially rapprochement with Japan—were relatively popular among the South Korean public despite Yoon’s troubled presidency and eventual impeachment.
—Ayumi Teraoka, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
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The files also appear to confirm their friendship remained intact after Epstein pled guilty in June 2008 to charges of solicitation of prostitution and of solicitation of prostitution with a minor under the age of 18 — and was sentenced to 18 months in a minimum-security facility.—
Camille Behnke,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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Whether that friendship gave Rob strategic insight into the game is an open question, but the link is already fueling speculation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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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
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The sudden flood of oxytocin accompanying the onset of the drug produces feelings of emotional communion, oneness, and openness.—
Erica Rex,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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Seating sprawls out openly from the bar and music is kept low, all efforts to encourage conversation and communion among neighbors and guests.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Zinckernagel already has created a rapport with Anton Salétros, who joins the Fire from Swedish side AIK.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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His audience rapport and style of arrangements provides for a highly entertaining performance.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The emphasis this time around was on unity, loyalty and readiness, while keeping the most provocative systems off-camera.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The head coach establishes a tone, a way of doing business, a guide to conducting yourself, and that tone often shows in wins and losses, as well as organizational unity.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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