as in friendship
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
his good rapport with his students was one of the reasons why the school board named him Teacher of the Year
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Recent Examples of rapport
The six of them establish a genuine rapport right away that makes the whole thing work.
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 May 2025
The rapport between the women is undeniable, even if Sepideh’s attempt to force parallels between her own personal history in Iran and the unfolding situation in Palestine does not fully cohere.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
In other news: The prosecutors and defense lawyers seemed to have a cordial rapport during pretrial hearings.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 May 2025
While speaking with Fox News Digital, Mirren reflected on the secret behind her strong rapport with the two actors.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 May 2025
The rapport between the women is undeniable, even if Sepideh’s attempt to force parallels between her own personal history in Iran and the unfolding situation in Palestine does not fully cohere.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
In other news: The prosecutors and defense lawyers seemed to have a cordial rapport during pretrial hearings.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 May 2025
While speaking with Fox News Digital, Mirren reflected on the secret behind her strong rapport with the two actors.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapport
Noun
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Researchers also found that having strong friendships or being part of a close group is associated with higher rates of breakups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Here’s to the end of a wild ride—and the beginning of friendships and lessons that will last a lifetime.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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After the October 7 massacre, the Houthis in Yemen began attacking American naval vessels and conducting missile strikes on Israel in solidarity with Hamas.—
Daniel Byman,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
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Efforts like Van Jones’ Exodus coalition, which brings Black and Jewish leaders together to confront rising hate and promote mutual understanding, offer a blueprint for the kind of solidarity this moment demands.—
Jay Rosenzweig,
Time,
22 May 2025
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After winning his first Grammy this year for his roots-gospel album, Church, the organist and singer, known for his work with Snarky Puppy and Vulfpeck, appears to be in communion with something bigger than the stage.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The animal segment is a late-night tradition, but this iteration stands out for its sense of communion with nature.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Germany, which closed the last of its three remaining nuclear plants in 2023, recently scrapped its opposition to nuclear power in what marked a rapprochement with France.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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While opinion polls suggest most Britons now believe that leaving the European Union was a mistake, the idea of rapprochement remains anathema to a vocal minority of pro-Brexit lawmakers and voters.—
Stephen Castle,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The Rise Of The Digital Leader Digital leaders operate at the intersection of three essential domains: technology (leveraging AI, automation and data to drive strategy), business (aligning digital efforts with measurable outcomes) and people (leading with empathy, influence and adaptability).—
Raj Polanki,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The idea of sharing our stories connects us as a whole, evoking empathy.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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