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
There are exemptions from the filibuster, such as for budget reconciliation bills, but it can be applied to most legislation.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Congress is also poring over the first, classified tranche of a twelve-figure reconciliation package.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
His father, once a source of conflict, now travels with him — their reconciliation visible and affecting.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
But Sage essentially struck a Heisman Trophy pose, stiff-arming Shannon from any sort of reconciliation.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Congress is also poring over the first, classified tranche of a twelve-figure reconciliation package.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
His father, once a source of conflict, now travels with him — their reconciliation visible and affecting.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
But Sage essentially struck a Heisman Trophy pose, stiff-arming Shannon from any sort of reconciliation.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciliation
Noun
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There seemed to be a rational acceptance of the outcome.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The growing acceptance of Indian design is one reason Bohra no longer resists the Made in India label.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When approached to intervene, brands default to the position that their hands are tied, pointing to the union’s lack of legal status and MoLVT conciliation notes that side with the employer.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
15 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Advertisement Petro appeared to seek conciliation with Trump with a June 23 letter that rescinded his accusations of Rubio leading a plot to overthrow him.—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 13 Nov. 2025.
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