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
Trump's associates have assailed Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, which have riled Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán — both of whom have established a warm rapport with Trump.
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
The goal is to build rapport with individuals who are influential within the company, even if they’re not directly involved in hiring decisions.
Attend industry events, webinars, and conferences where the company is present.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Scenes between Brando and Schneider include an on-set waltz, but without the heat of Gato Barbieri’s memorable jazz score, nothing comes close to Last Tango’s rapport and honesty.
—Armond White, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
Body language, tone and other factors enable more natural conversation that build rapport and make interactions more meaningful and memorable.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
The goal is to build rapport with individuals who are influential within the company, even if they’re not directly involved in hiring decisions.
Attend industry events, webinars, and conferences where the company is present.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Scenes between Brando and Schneider include an on-set waltz, but without the heat of Gato Barbieri’s memorable jazz score, nothing comes close to Last Tango’s rapport and honesty.
—Armond White, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
Body language, tone and other factors enable more natural conversation that build rapport and make interactions more meaningful and memorable.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapport
Noun
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There’s just something about this charming friendship that’s wildly heartwarming and authentic.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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LeBron James is getting candid about his friendship with Kobe Bryant.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Yet, this is not just a women’s struggle; many men, particularly young men, have stood in solidarity, reinforcing that this movement is far from over.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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Simu Liu shared tales from the Mojo Dojo Casa House during a recent appearance on Jennifer Hudson's eponymous talk show, revealing that all of the Kens waxed their legs in solidarity for the 2023 blockbuster — all with the exception of one.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Charles, hearing them, recognizes that their fervent communion can’t be faked.—
Peter Rainer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
25 Mar. 2025
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In the best scene, Tereza and Roberta wash themselves using buckets of glistening water, their bodies responding to the physical pleasure, enhanced by sunlight and the sense of communion between two women who choose to float into the future on their own steam.—
Jay D. Weissberg,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump's apparent rapprochement with Moscow could change that.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The bilateral talks in Jeddah signaled a rapprochement.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
11 Mar. 2025
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This fundamental psychological reality suggests that as AI increasingly handles technical analysis, human advisors' value will shift toward interpersonal skills, empathy, and trust-building.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Maybe more could remember that empathy is a virtue, not a weakness.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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