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 apparent rapprochement follows accusations from both sides that the other country violated a May 12 truce negotiated in Geneva, which halted retaliatory tariff volleys between the two that veered as high as 145%.
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Michael Barclay, Quartz, 6 June 2025
But the war in Ukraine is making that help increasingly hard to find
As president, Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire for a U.S. rapprochement with Russia, in distinct contrast with the policies of previous administrations.
—Eugene Gerden, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
However, some defense-industry analysts say that even such lofty targets may not satisfy Trump — who has repeatedly treated the European members of the alliance with open hostility and who upended decades of U.S. policy by initiating a rapprochement with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 25 June 2025
And while the Arab Gulf states have pursued rapprochement in recent years with Iran, and are calling for de-escalation, that is largely a symbolic gesture.
—Lina Khatib, Time, 19 June 2025
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Michael Barclay, Quartz, 6 June 2025
But the war in Ukraine is making that help increasingly hard to find
As president, Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire for a U.S. rapprochement with Russia, in distinct contrast with the policies of previous administrations.
—Eugene Gerden, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
However, some defense-industry analysts say that even such lofty targets may not satisfy Trump — who has repeatedly treated the European members of the alliance with open hostility and who upended decades of U.S. policy by initiating a rapprochement with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 25 June 2025
And while the Arab Gulf states have pursued rapprochement in recent years with Iran, and are calling for de-escalation, that is largely a symbolic gesture.
—Lina Khatib, Time, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
Noun
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Lavigne maintains a close friendship with Richard’s granddaughter and continues working with the Smithsonian on projects that preserve and celebrate Richard’s contributions.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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By the end of the first episode of Beyond the Villa, which premiered last night, viewers finally learned why their favorite friendship was starting to crumble.—
Monique Wilson,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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On TikTok, Latino creators and activists called on Black creators and community members to protest and stand in solidarity.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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At the heart of that solidarity and camaraderie is za’atar.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Religious activities include: Bible studies, Saturday evening Catholic Mass, Sunday morning devotionals along the river, Sunday evening Vespers services, and, once during each two-week or four-week term, a sunrise communion service.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The hall hosted first communion breakfasts and political fundraisers, funeral receptions and wedding receptions.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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As mercenary Zora Bennett, Johansson leads a dangerous expedition in Jurassic World Rebirth, building a rapport with Bailey's character, super-smart paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The 36-year-old executive also intends to build on the brand’s strong rapport with Black consumers.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The structure, built in 1939 for an editor of The Chicago Daily News, is an early example of Usonian design, a Wright philosophy that emphasized affordability, efficiency and unity with nature.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Another potential alliance to take on Mamdani could be a unity ticket between Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa and Adams.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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