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
Some may dream of US-Russian rapprochement turning them into the next Armand Hammer, the legendary CEO of Occidental Petroleum who did business in the USSR from Lenin to Brezhnev, but most business leaders correctly view Russia’s business prospects as fool’s gold.
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The idea of rapprochement with China originated with Nixon, not with Kissinger.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
The United States has become increasingly irritated with the glacial pace of progress towards implementing a ceasefire agreement, more overtly criticizing Russia's recalcitrance to ink a deal despite pursuing a rapprochement with the Kremlin.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The idea of rapprochement with China originated with Nixon, not with Kissinger.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
The United States has become increasingly irritated with the glacial pace of progress towards implementing a ceasefire agreement, more overtly criticizing Russia's recalcitrance to ink a deal despite pursuing a rapprochement with the Kremlin.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
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The lounge space — accounting for about 10% of the building — is intended to build community and friendships which UConn believes is essential to academic success.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Right as Andy is about to climb to safety, Mikey embarks on a grand monologue about friendship and seeing things through.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The lack of bloody clashes in those cities after October 7th suggests that the Hamas attack didn’t inflame the same divisions, and might even have initially fostered solidarity across ethnic lines.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In arresting Huerta, that solidarity has been supercharged.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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After winning his first Grammy this year for his roots-gospel album, Church, the organist and singer, known for his work with Snarky Puppy and Vulfpeck, appears to be in communion with something bigger than the stage.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The animal segment is a late-night tradition, but this iteration stands out for its sense of communion with nature.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Now, even though Musk has stepped back from his government duties, his rapport with the President appears to remain friendly, and his influence within the Trump Administration is anticipated to remain strong based on recent occurrences.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The actor and the makeup artist have certainly spent enough time together to develop their rapport.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
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Johnson's strong support for Trump echoes that of others in the Republican Party, which has control of both chambers of Congress, who recognize that passing legislation furthering Trump's agenda requires unity when majorities are slim.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Not just as a rework of a song, but as a creative union between three women who understand that power isn’t always loud—and that unity, especially in a competitive industry, is its own radical act.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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