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
This has been interpreted as a rapprochement between China and India after decades of border skirmishes and maritime friction.
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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
Netanyahu was eager for a rapprochement.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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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
Netanyahu was eager for a rapprochement.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapprochement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
Noun
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Losing a true partnership and friendship is what was hard.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But both the timing and symbolism of the latest announcements by European nations are a significant show of solidarity at a time of unprecedented tension within NATO.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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Should the situation continue into the spring, an alternative La Jolla event might be a smaller gathering of solidarity.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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During his pontificate, Francis faced strong resistance from some conservative cardinals to some of his reforms, particularly on his loosening of rules banning divorced and remarried Catholics from communion and his welcome to gay Catholics.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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It is celebrated entirely in Latin, with the priest facing the altar and the faithful receiving communion on the tongue while kneeling.—
Anna Matranga,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An exception was Robinson, who was on hand for every session and built a strong rapport with Purdy and Mac Jones as a result.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Neither Clark nor Lockett had spoken to the media the entire season, and Lockett’s nerves got the best of him while answering a question about the receivers building a rapport with Manning.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Jan. 2026
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The Dolphins’ unity as a team reflected their community.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Founded by Maurice White, the group helped shape the sound of funk, soul, R&B, and pop while delivering a message rooted in spirituality, unity and joy.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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