RAPPROCHEMENTS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

rapprochement

noun

ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmänt

Definition of rapprochement

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 détente should not be mistaken for a rapprochement, according to Wendy Cutler, vice president of the Asia Society Policy Institute. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 But the rapprochement is unfolding against considerable skepticism inside Venezuela, according to two recent surveys by the Venezuelan polling firm Meganálisis. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 These days, there has been a rapprochement between Nutt and Arkansas. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The single of the year nomination for the CMAs puts a cap — for now — on Swift’s rapprochement with country music as a genre. — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapprochement

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Noun

Alongside the music, the film deals with family ties, friendship, identity and the search for belonging, against the backdrop of Britain’s shifting culture at the time.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
All this darkness serves only to contrast the beauty—kindness, friendship, love and of course, dogs.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of friendship

Noun

On Monday, Macklmore kicked off the Free Palestine Tour in Dublin with special guest appearances from Hozier, Kneecap, and Boega, the backing band that dropped out of Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
If that sounds familiar, the media ban is similar to what happened to the NBA after then-Rockets GM Daryl Morey sent a 2019 tweet expressing solidarity with pro-Democracy protests in Hong Kong.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

Maybe no scene better embodies Lee’s exquisite communion with his characters than his last one, which supplies them with a hint of grace.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Instead, the works suggested a new way of conceiving wisdom and communion with nature.

— Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of communion

Noun

But under the weight of those allegations, state officials say the once-collaborative rapport between the federal government and state leaders has in some cases given way to a deep sense of suspicion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
At the same time, Hiddleston built a rapport and took walks with Hillary’s grandson, Alexander, to experience the landscape and better understand the historical partnership.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of rapport

Noun

One possibility is a unity government bringing together Netanyahu and Eisenkot.

— Itay Stern, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
Michigan Democrats are trying to project unity and turn out Black voters ahead of Election Day amid concerns among some party members that Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers could erode the party’s edge among Black voters.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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