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
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.
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Ayumi Teraoka, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2025
This has been interpreted as a rapprochement between China and India after decades of border skirmishes and maritime friction.
—Hyeran Jo, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
Overall, Belarus released more than 430 political prisoners since July 2024, in what was widely seen as an effort at a rapprochement with the West.
—CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
But their rapprochement didn’t last.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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Ayumi Teraoka, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2025
This has been interpreted as a rapprochement between China and India after decades of border skirmishes and maritime friction.
—Hyeran Jo, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
Overall, Belarus released more than 430 political prisoners since July 2024, in what was widely seen as an effort at a rapprochement with the West.
—CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
But their rapprochement didn’t last.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
Noun
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Every friendship goes through seasons.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Trevor is, of course, waiting for him there, and their friendship develops through a series of adventures that feel authentic to the characters and setting.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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To join the crowds and gently spread black oil on a stranger’s cheek—these moments of communion are the ethos of Carnival.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2026
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Attendees said D’Amaro came across as charming and he and Walden, who joined halfway through, had a nice rapport, with both looking happy and excited.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Their rapport — and Harrison’s fractured relationship with Dončić — contributed to the Mavericks’ overlooking obvious concerns about doing the deal, namely Davis’ health.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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But beyond that, unity has proved elusive.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Four Miami Beach city commissioners did not attend Mayor Steven Meiner’s State of the City address Wednesday, noticeable absences at an event that often brings shows of unity and support for the mayor.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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