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
The album centers on his father—grief, regret, and reconciliation, which form its core mission.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Yet those people whose friends and family members were killed, whose lives were shaped by racial violence, speak of the transformational power of love and reconciliation.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
While seen as a step toward reconciliation, the king’s words fall short of the formal apology Spain’s palace has repeatedly refused.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Mid-level roles included a deli/food service associate responsible for preparing Buc-ee's signature barbecue, baked goods, jerky, fudge and sandwiches, and a store bookkeeper managing daily accounting and cash reconciliation.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Yet those people whose friends and family members were killed, whose lives were shaped by racial violence, speak of the transformational power of love and reconciliation.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
While seen as a step toward reconciliation, the king’s words fall short of the formal apology Spain’s palace has repeatedly refused.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Mid-level roles included a deli/food service associate responsible for preparing Buc-ee's signature barbecue, baked goods, jerky, fudge and sandwiches, and a store bookkeeper managing daily accounting and cash reconciliation.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciliation
Noun
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By participating in the contest, the winners agree to have their name, voice, or likeness used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this contest, and to sign a publicity release, affidavit of eligibility and release of liability prior to acceptance of the prize.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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One thing that could aid in its acceptance is obtaining observational evidence of the existence of primordial black holes, which since they were first proposed by Stephen Hawking in the 1970s, have remained frustratingly hypothetical.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That involved no conciliation that threatened the United States in any way.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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As part of the three-year conciliation agreement, Louisville Comedy Club will conduct Title VII training for employees and post an equal employment opportunity non-discrimination notice in addition to the monetary damages.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Reconciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciliation. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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