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
Hopes were raised for a rapprochement between Harry and his father in July when aides of Harry and the King met for the first time in London.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Kremlin has spied a rapprochement with Washington as an opportunity not only for an economic recovery, but investment.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Tajzadeh supports free elections, opposes mandatory veiling for women and other repressive policies, and backs diplomatic rapprochement with the United States.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2025
Repairing public trust in the rapprochement process will take time, which is why sustained efforts at dialogue will be crucial.
—Eun A Jo, Foreign Affairs, 23 Nov. 2022
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Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Kremlin has spied a rapprochement with Washington as an opportunity not only for an economic recovery, but investment.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Tajzadeh supports free elections, opposes mandatory veiling for women and other repressive policies, and backs diplomatic rapprochement with the United States.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2025
Repairing public trust in the rapprochement process will take time, which is why sustained efforts at dialogue will be crucial.
—Eun A Jo, Foreign Affairs, 23 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
Noun
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Critics particularly praised the chemistry between Johnson and Blunt, who channeled their real-life friendship to convey a genuine sense of ease between their characters.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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His entry covered 10 pages in total of the book, a storybook tale of their friendship interspersed with photographs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Everybody should step out and show solidarity, so no one is targeted.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Here in America, and all across the world, Jews with no connection to the actions of the Israeli government are being harassed, threatened, and even killed by people who claim to be acting in solidarity with the Palestinian people.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After congregants walked around reflecting and connecting with the Cathedral, Roberson resumed services with familiar rituals —communion, peace offerings and prayers.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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For two days, climbers and onlookers gathered around a 45-foot wall—an ephemeral monument suspended above water—where the edges between sport, spectacle, and cultural communion blurred.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The three men already had a rapport after Oberhelman helped to spearhead the Houston Astros’ selection of Chayce McDermott during the previous season’s draft.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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These connection points create instant rapport.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the end, whether this designation strengthens national unity or deepens cultural divides will depend less on what the law says and more on how the nation chooses to live it out.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Jewish state is built on values of mutual responsibility and unity.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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