as in friendship
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
an era of rapprochement between Mexico and the U.S. that was highlighted by a new trade agreement
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Recent Examples of rapprochement
President Donald Trump's apparent rapprochement with Moscow could change that.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The bilateral talks in Jeddah signaled a rapprochement.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
The Russian foreign policy establishment always speculated that Europe would be most likely to eventually seek rapprochement with Moscow, while U.S. hostility to Russia was thought to be hard-wired.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
While policymakers debate the possibility of rapprochement with Russia, the tech sector faces a more immediate and fundamental question: If relations thaw with Russia, what does that mean for U.S. technology companies?
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The bilateral talks in Jeddah signaled a rapprochement.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
The Russian foreign policy establishment always speculated that Europe would be most likely to eventually seek rapprochement with Moscow, while U.S. hostility to Russia was thought to be hard-wired.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
While policymakers debate the possibility of rapprochement with Russia, the tech sector faces a more immediate and fundamental question: If relations thaw with Russia, what does that mean for U.S. technology companies?
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
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For now, Lynch and Valkyria are the two beloved babyfaces who can dominate the women’s tag team division and form a friendship.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This is a reminder of how much work went on behind the scenes to make Nostra Aetate possible — and the extent to which friendships between Catholic and Jewish communities in America still matter today.—
Joshua Stanton,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist leaders mourned Francis, who was a champion of religious solidarity.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Pope Francis, the ‘World’s Parish Priest’ Who Led in an Era of Crisis, Dies at 88 Pope Francis called the Holy Family church twice on the day of his hospitalization to reiterate his solidarity and support.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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The service will include prayer, scripture readings, communion, and worship music performed by an ensemble from Liberty University.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2025
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After the Great Schism of 1054, which broke Christianity into Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox communions, things got a bit complicated.—
Danuta Hamlin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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But this rapport with audiences is usually built over months, and sometimes years of posting updates to the stories — and characters lives — something Robinson has achieved in less than eight days.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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The providers prioritized building rapport and trust between homeless service providers and unhoused clients, and honoring the dignity and autonomy of these individuals.—
Pilar Ingle,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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As the 11th largest city in the nation, Fort Worth has the resources and potential to shape a future based on unity and progress.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Defense officials have directed military forces to scrub websites of diversity, equity, and inclusion references and to remove from military academy libraries literature and history books that the administration deems harmful to unity.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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