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 group’s emergence as one of the loudest forces against a rapprochement with the US over the past two months offers a glimpse into the power struggles shaping post-Ali Khamenei Iran after the former supreme leader was killed in late February, on the first day of the war.
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The White House is attempting a rapprochement with Anthropic over its new AI model, Mythos.
—Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Their rapprochement was in part motivated by Nelson’s personal history with Nesta, particularly an incident in 2024 where Nesta unsuccessfully attempted to press charges against Nelson’s wife for allegedly pushing him.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
An Indian business delegation visited China for the first time in more than five years, the latest sign of the Asian nations’ cautious rapprochement.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The White House is attempting a rapprochement with Anthropic over its new AI model, Mythos.
—Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Their rapprochement was in part motivated by Nelson’s personal history with Nesta, particularly an incident in 2024 where Nesta unsuccessfully attempted to press charges against Nelson’s wife for allegedly pushing him.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
An Indian business delegation visited China for the first time in more than five years, the latest sign of the Asian nations’ cautious rapprochement.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
Noun
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In this screen-free environment, the two narrators meet and form a friendship that strengthens them both.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Finally, once the full moon in Capricorn arrives to close out the month, a friendship, long-term goal or group dynamic becomes crystal clear.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Forming, and maintaining, a union is not like the video clips on television, with protesters beating drums, chanting slogans, and raising clenched fists in solidarity!—
John Vukmirovich,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The symbols that were represented are antisemitic and hateful to every person of conscience; this appalling act violated our sense of community and solidarity.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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As sociologist Douglas Ezzy once said, good interviews are about communion, not conquest.—
Ankolika De,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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The fantasy of safari is a quiet communion with nature, not crowds.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Director Max Winkler worked closely with the two actors to create a rapport that could inform their face-offs, which operate on rage and fear.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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After accepting the role, Abdul-Mateen extended an overture to build a rapport offscreen in service of their onscreen relationship, but much to his surprise, Kingsley rebuffed the offer.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Putin was also at the parade, with the three autocratic leaders putting on an unprecedented show of unity.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Per Tatler, the bee became a symbol of Manchester’s hope, strength, and unity in the face of such violence.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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