rapprochement

noun

ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmänt How to pronounce rapprochement (audio)
Definition of rapprochementnext
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 In embracing a rapprochement with the United States under President Obama, Raúl Castro, long seen as an ideologue by Cubanologists, played the hand of a pragmatist. — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 21 May 2026 The Vatican invited Pagliarani for talks, but the same theological and practical problems that have prevented rapprochement for 50 years seemingly left the two sides at an impasse. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 The Vatican invited Pagliarini for talks, but the same theological and practical problems that have prevented rapprochement for 50 years seemingly left the two sides at an impasse. — ABC News, 13 May 2026 The attacks shattered any Emirati sympathies with Iranian rapprochement and helped push a full embrace of Israel. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapprochement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
  1. friendship
  2. solidarity
  3. communion
  4. rapport
  5. unity
Noun
  • This includes Martin and Fransway defending their relationship spark, Hubbard being accused of playing the single mom card and Olivera and Hubbard confronting each other over their troubled friendship.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 13 July 2026
  • Ferlinghetti’s friendship with Jack Kerouac — and his invitations to escape the Bay Area for the solitude of the Big Sur coast — tied the poet and the novelist to the same stretch of rugged landscape that still draws tourists and artists today.
    — David Caraccio Updated July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of friendship
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  • Dozens of people gathered at the courthouse in solidarity with the comedian on Friday, chanting anti‑government slogans, according to the opposition‑leaning newspaper Cumhuriyet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • To build solidarity for their cause of sovereignty, some patriots called on colonialists to swear off tea in favor of coffee.
    — James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 2026
Definition of solidarity
Noun
  • McKnight said that for years, the church has sought reconciliation and full communion with SSPX.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • Their children were baptized there, received their first communion and confirmation there, and married there.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
Definition of communion
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  • Pulisic has good rapport with striker Folarin Balogun, who plays his club ball at France’s AS Manaco and had two goals against Paraguay.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Esther Perel could have rapport with a dead plant or be a cult leader.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026
Definition of rapport
Noun
  • The cutbacks and mixed messaging have undermined unity at the alliance, just as Russia has been probing Europe’s defenses with drone flights near military bases across multiple countries, according to a study released Thursday.
    — Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The cutbacks and mixed messaging has undermined unity at the alliance, just as Russia has been probing Europe’s defenses with drone flights near military bases across multiple countries, according to a study released on Thursday.
    — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of unity

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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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