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
At the same time, there is the rapprochement between Israel and Arab states, which began with the country’s peace deals with Egypt and Jordan—and then there is Israel’s recent Abraham Accords with sundry Muslim states, including Morocco and Sudan, with Saudi Arabia as silent partner.
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Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Still, India would also be keen to not scupper its rapprochement with the States after months of trade tensions.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Gradually, the two begin a rapprochement, with a recovered Bradley pitching in to help.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
But Carney’s economic rapprochement with Beijing amounts to a gamble.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Still, India would also be keen to not scupper its rapprochement with the States after months of trade tensions.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Gradually, the two begin a rapprochement, with a recovered Bradley pitching in to help.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
But Carney’s economic rapprochement with Beijing amounts to a gamble.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
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The brothers had a disagreement a couple of years ago and their friendship has suffered a rift.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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But today, 46 years into their friendship, Affleck and Damon have built respected careers as industry leading co-producers, business partners, directors and actors.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Houthis framed their campaign as an act of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
9 Apr. 2026
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The solidarity of the community after their deaths amplifies that power.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like a rare daylight-visible meteor, a brilliant red fireball flashed before my eyes, interrupting a mindless moment of communion with nature.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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As playful as the movie is, its central tale of persecution and resistance plays not like an allegory but like a communion, a linking of the times—the inspiration of conscience by the revelation of past heroism, political and artistic.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Rzenno has also developed a rapport with junior pitcher Jenna Sheehan.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The president’s rapport with Latinos reflects a deep dissatisfaction with economic conditions, according to Mike Madrid, a veteran California Republican political consultant and expert on Latino voting trends.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Previte understands how to package a selection of dishes to deliver the most consistent, nourishing experience, satisfying in both its unity and variety.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The video showed unity between the two despite their campaign race last year, but some Republicans saw it as choosing sides.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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