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
And some royal watchers say the end of his legal campaign could pave the way for a reconciliation with his father, King Charles III.
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Mahalia Dobson, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Yet because the law was passed by a legislative process known as reconciliation, Republican lawmakers could not directly make that change.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
But one never knows, there’s still time for a reconciliation to take place.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Jan. 2026
The Telegraph reported that the meeting lasted 50 minutes and was considered a major step toward reconciliation in the midst of an ongoing family rift.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Mahalia Dobson, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Yet because the law was passed by a legislative process known as reconciliation, Republican lawmakers could not directly make that change.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
But one never knows, there’s still time for a reconciliation to take place.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Jan. 2026
The Telegraph reported that the meeting lasted 50 minutes and was considered a major step toward reconciliation in the midst of an ongoing family rift.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciliation
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Apparently, his second-hand acceptance of the medal, from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, wasn’t enough to satiate his bruised ego.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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It’s even been adopted as an anthem of gay pride, thanks to its themes of acceptance and love.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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But, as had happened so often in the history of brittle regimes, the dictator’s gesture of conciliation was read as desperation.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Memphis remained peaceful due in part to the work that began earlier that year when CRS provided conciliation services during a sanitation workers’ strike and met with members of the Black community, religious leaders and gang members to prevent an escalation of violence during the strike.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Reconciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciliation. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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