as in acceptance
the act of becoming friendly after a disagreement
The couple worked toward reconciliation in therapy. The treaty was the first step in the eventual reconciliation of two countries that had been long at odds.
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Recent Examples of reconciliation
Republicans began unveiling aspects of their reconciliation package late Monday night.
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Steven Portnoy, ABC News, 5 May 2026
When the Civil War broke out, the clubs pivoted to promoting peace and reconciliation and offered food and medical assistance to both Union and Confederate soldiers.
—Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Ever since Prince Harry met with his father, King Charles, last year, there have been rumors that the royal family is moving towards a reconciliation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026
The stand-off was eventually broken after Congressional Republican leaders began pursuing budget reconciliation, which kicked off Wednesday night when the House adopted a GOP resolution to eventually provide billions for immigration and deportation operations, according to The Associated Press.
—Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
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Steven Portnoy, ABC News, 5 May 2026
When the Civil War broke out, the clubs pivoted to promoting peace and reconciliation and offered food and medical assistance to both Union and Confederate soldiers.
—Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Ever since Prince Harry met with his father, King Charles, last year, there have been rumors that the royal family is moving towards a reconciliation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026
The stand-off was eventually broken after Congressional Republican leaders began pursuing budget reconciliation, which kicked off Wednesday night when the House adopted a GOP resolution to eventually provide billions for immigration and deportation operations, according to The Associated Press.
—Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciliation
Noun
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These Allswifit Slip-On Sneakers earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, along with glowing reviews from hairstylists, healthcare workers, and Disney park-goers alike.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jimbo is a storyteller and clown with a message of love, tolerance and acceptance.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The hospital said the EEOC did not approach conciliation in good faith and demanded excessive financial penalties, according to the September response for Kotan’s case.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Halifax managed to be a senior advisor to both King James and King William, seeking national conciliation.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Reconciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciliation. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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