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
Amid the barrage of insults and smack talk were temporary moments of rapprochement between the 39th and the 45th presidents.
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Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
His participation in last year's trilateral summit at Camp David with U.S. President Joe Biden and former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida marked the beginning of a fragile rapprochement.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Sometimes this rapprochement has taken the form of an easing of previous obstacles.
—Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
On the evidence of Frei’s experience in Philadelphia, however, a similar rapprochement from DiCaprio and De Niro seems unlikely.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
His participation in last year's trilateral summit at Camp David with U.S. President Joe Biden and former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida marked the beginning of a fragile rapprochement.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Sometimes this rapprochement has taken the form of an easing of previous obstacles.
—Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
On the evidence of Frei’s experience in Philadelphia, however, a similar rapprochement from DiCaprio and De Niro seems unlikely.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
Noun
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Events like the war in Vietnam, the brutal crackdown in the South of protests during the civil rights movement and the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, which Canada strongly opposed, tested that friendship at times.—
Matina Stevis-Gridneff,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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And just to have that kind of friendship that many years?—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Regardless, Shiflett expects students to follow his lead on Friday morning and leave their classes in solidarity.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2025
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His attempt to enact that clause generated a movement known as Strike Germany, through which artists have declined to work with German institutions that will not issue statements in solidarity with Palestine or alter their positions on Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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David Byrne in communion with Robyn, Arcade Fire, St. Vincent, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the Roots, the spirit of David Bowie and the whole world.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Families preparing together in annual communion should not let their own happiness blind them to the fact that right among us are those who have no smiling faces at their table on that great day; perhaps possess no homes and few comforts.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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That’s an encouraging reality if Schoen and the Giants can buttress Nabers with building blocks and the ultimate complement: a franchise quarterback who can form a quick rapport with the young wideout.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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My Wildest Thriller Yet (Exclusive) The FBI and the British Metropolitan Police both use the same sequence for negotiating with hostage-takers and kidnappers: listen, demonstrate empathy, build rapport and then seek cooperation.—
Gillian McAllister,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The political stakes of party unity get a lot higher.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Now, more than ever, unity and solidarity are imperative.—
Dr. Michael Thomas,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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