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
As President Trump pursues a striking rapprochement with Moscow, the company has emerged as an early test of whether American businesses that fled Russia early in the war will return.
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Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Prior to signing the agreement with Damascus, Abdi had expressed openness to boosting SDF relations with Israel but the prospects of such a partnership have been faded in light of the rapprochement with Sharaa's administration.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Trump has steered the White House toward a rapprochement with the Kremlin, monitored with apprehension by most of the U.S.' allies and many domestic lawmakers.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
The European Union, where Airbus is based, remains staunchly opposed to any rapprochement with Russia.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Prior to signing the agreement with Damascus, Abdi had expressed openness to boosting SDF relations with Israel but the prospects of such a partnership have been faded in light of the rapprochement with Sharaa's administration.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Trump has steered the White House toward a rapprochement with the Kremlin, monitored with apprehension by most of the U.S.' allies and many domestic lawmakers.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
The European Union, where Airbus is based, remains staunchly opposed to any rapprochement with Russia.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
Noun
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Multiple sources also tell PEOPLE that Lively's friendship with another longtime pal, Gigi Hadid, has cooled in recent months.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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However, Levi wants to stay and even forms a friendship with Vito, the most eccentric kid of all, who happens to be Marenka's son.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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Many artists came to Spain in solidarity and wrote songs.—
Vita Dadoo,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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The Porter County Expo Center was a mass exercise in solidarity Tuesday evening as over 1,000 Union Township residents crammed into the main ballroom to vehemently oppose two data centers proposed for Wheeler.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Beyond, two men in straw hats share a skiff, an image of blissful communion.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Courtesy of La Loma Lodge At dinner on the day before my communion with the universe, the chatter among our group (representing Canada, Brazil, the UK, three different time zones of the U.S., and Germany) had turned to the afternoon and full-day excursions that La Loma offers.—
Billie Cohen,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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The rapport between the women is undeniable, even if Sepideh’s attempt to force parallels between her own personal history in Iran and the unfolding situation in Palestine does not fully cohere.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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In other news: The prosecutors and defense lawyers seemed to have a cordial rapport during pretrial hearings.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
15 May 2025
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On Saturday, Zelenskyy hosted French President Emmanuel Macron, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in a show of unity.—
DASHA LITVINOVA,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Trump may reconsider accepting it in order to maintain party unity.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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