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
Further proof that a reconciliation is indeed in the cards is that Prince Harry reportedly invited his family to the next Invictus Games, which will be held in the UK in 2027.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
The rate reconciliation is an existing disclosure that takes the statutory tax rate (currently 21%) and creates a roadmap from that statutory rate to the effective tax rate to which the company actually pays for taxes.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The federal budget reconciliation bill signed into law earlier this month could widen the gap even more, the report claims.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
King Charles and Prince Harry are reportedly on the road to reconciliation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 July 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
The rate reconciliation is an existing disclosure that takes the statutory tax rate (currently 21%) and creates a roadmap from that statutory rate to the effective tax rate to which the company actually pays for taxes.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The federal budget reconciliation bill signed into law earlier this month could widen the gap even more, the report claims.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
King Charles and Prince Harry are reportedly on the road to reconciliation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciliation
acceptance
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This mindset shift is essential for reducing fear of AI and increasing acceptance.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Fons' belief in public education drives his concern about the acceptance of voucher and charter schools in Milwaukee and elsewhere.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Reconciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciliation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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