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 brothers arrived and left separately and spent just an hour inside the club, but fans will be relieved that the rapprochement between the two longtime warring brothers is so far holding up.
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Caroline Frost, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
The rapprochement between the Vatican and China was on display at a conference in Rome last year, marking a century since a papal envoy, Cardinal Celso Costantini, convened an official synod of church leaders on the Chinese mainland that led to the appointment of six indigenous Chinese bishops.
—Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Apr. 2025
The person was referring to all military supplies but indicated a broader worry about the rapprochement with Russia that Trump pursued from the start of his second term.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Will voters extend the rapprochement with a nod here?
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 July 2025
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Caroline Frost, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
The rapprochement between the Vatican and China was on display at a conference in Rome last year, marking a century since a papal envoy, Cardinal Celso Costantini, convened an official synod of church leaders on the Chinese mainland that led to the appointment of six indigenous Chinese bishops.
—Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Apr. 2025
The person was referring to all military supplies but indicated a broader worry about the rapprochement with Russia that Trump pursued from the start of his second term.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Will voters extend the rapprochement with a nod here?
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
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Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift both dated Jonas Brothers at the same time, but the real love story was the two women’s friendship that emerged from those romances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Also, the female-heavy production team added a keen sense of understanding of female friendships and family relationships, which brought truth to the outlandish premise.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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More than 50 people in Detroit and the metro area have participated or plan to participate in a rolling fast in solidarity with Gaza organized by Jewish Voice for Peace Detroit.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Harry and his co-founder Seeiso, 59, left their roles as patrons in March in solidarity with the then-trustees who had resigned in a dispute with chairperson Dr. Sophie Chandauka.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The effect was that the Wankdorf transformed momentarily into a place of communion.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Following the ceremony, which included communion and a family prayer, the newlyweds and their guests celebrated at a reception at Rosine Hall, the arboretum's 5,000-square-foot event space.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Berg’s framing of Guibert’s experience highlights her intimate and playful rapport with her son, illustrated by a number of Jeff’s voicemails that punctuate the movie.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
6 Aug. 2025
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Just two years later, when Deng orchestrated a second challenge to Hua’s leadership, Ye and other military commanders sided with Deng, who had extensive social connections and personal rapport with senior military officers.—
TYLER JOST,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Aug. 2025
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Goldman, who opposes age verification mandates on privacy and free speech grounds, said the laws are popular now for several reasons: the broader backlash against tech companies; the number of hours kids spend online, especially since Covid-19; and the lack of unity in the tech industry.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
31 July 2025
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Beyond the rhetoric of unity, Syria's future is being shaped by separate visions—each united by core interests despite internal tensions—alongside outlier powers pursuing their own agendas.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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