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
Beyond that, in recent months Erdogan had made public offers to Assad for a summit to discuss a rapprochement, one that Assad simply ignored.
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
During the rapprochement between China and the United States in the 1970s (which followed the split between China and the Soviet Union), North Korea hosted Soviet naval ships in its ports and allowed Soviet fighter jets to enter North Korean airspace.
—Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
The rapprochement is expected to boost Chinese investment in India.
—Reuters, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
But over the course of its third term, the party made a U-turn and hardened its stance on rapprochement with the West.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
During the rapprochement between China and the United States in the 1970s (which followed the split between China and the Soviet Union), North Korea hosted Soviet naval ships in its ports and allowed Soviet fighter jets to enter North Korean airspace.
—Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
The rapprochement is expected to boost Chinese investment in India.
—Reuters, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
But over the course of its third term, the party made a U-turn and hardened its stance on rapprochement with the West.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
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The answer will depend on the closeness of the friendship and the extent, and frequency, of the imposition.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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More than anything, these two seemingly diametrically opposed ride-or-dies inspire nostalgia for the female friendships from Rae’s previous projects, from Molly and Issa in Insecure to Shawna and Mia in the canceled-too-soon show Rap Sh!t.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Despite the fear, the hostages worked together to find moments of solidarity and opportunities to act.Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
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The power station is not far from where thousands of Yemenis had gathered in a weekly rally in solidarity with Palestinians, and Ras Isa is Yemen’s main oil export terminal.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Cage noted the principle could easily be applied to any city as a means for finding means of cooperation, communion, commonality, construction and confluence.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Still, Southern Baptists and others tend to micro-manage who is allowed take communion.Gwen Faulkenberry, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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What To Know Apple CEO Tim Cook, who built rapport with Trump during his first four years in office, is donating $1 million to his inauguration, Axios reported this past Friday.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Facilities without that rapport might see ombudsmen as people just trying to stir up problems, Earl said.Jess Huff, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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It has also been adopted by non-Catholic Christians as a historic symbol of Christian unity and strength.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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Why Did These Artists Accept Invitations To Perform? Both Underwood and Village People stressed the need for unity in statements about their upcoming performances.Conor Murray, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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