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
Exploring the bonds between fathers and sons through the lens of inter-generational healing and forgiveness, The Heart is a Muscle draws on experiences specific to South Africa’s Cape Flats neighborhood which also speak to the universal search for reconciliation and belonging.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Royal experts told Fox News Digital the two brothers are still not on speaking terms despite growing pressure for reconciliation within the monarchy.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The Catholic Jubilee Year – or Holy Year – was established in the 14th century by Pope Boniface VIII and is 12 months focused on forgiveness and reconciliation.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
His father has vanished, their sins lie unatoned, the hope of reconciliation lost.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Royal experts told Fox News Digital the two brothers are still not on speaking terms despite growing pressure for reconciliation within the monarchy.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The Catholic Jubilee Year – or Holy Year – was established in the 14th century by Pope Boniface VIII and is 12 months focused on forgiveness and reconciliation.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
His father has vanished, their sins lie unatoned, the hope of reconciliation lost.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciliation
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The brand is popular among podiatrists and has even earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association for exceptional foot support.—
Gabriela Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement So many of us are still so grateful to PBS for giving us a place to turn to for learning and acceptance.—
Priscilla Blossom,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Petro appeared to seek conciliation with Trump with a June 23 letter that rescinded his accusations of Rubio leading a plot to overthrow him.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Reconciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciliation. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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