rapprochement
noun
rap·proche·ment
ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmänt 
ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmäⁿ
ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmäⁿ
-ˌprȯsh-;
ra-ˈprōsh-ˌmäⁿ
: establishment of or state of having cordial relations
Examples of rapprochement in a Sentence
Officials hope that these talks will lead to a rapprochement with the rebels.
The possibility of rapprochement between the two countries seems unlikely.
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That had become a particular pain point for the U.S. in the weeks after the two sides had struck a preliminary rapprochement in talks held in Switzerland.
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Reuters, USA Today, 9 June 2025
But there have been some signs of rapprochement, with the country’s leaders now reportedly being on a first name basis after several phone calls.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Any hope of rapprochement is now said to be ‘in tatters,’ particularly given Harry’s wish to change his surname, which is viewed as a final break from his royal roots.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
But don’t forget that’s merely the MacGuffin, while the rapprochement between Leisl and her cad of a dad is the main attraction here.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Reuters, USA Today, 9 June 2025
But there have been some signs of rapprochement, with the country’s leaders now reportedly being on a first name basis after several phone calls.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Any hope of rapprochement is now said to be ‘in tatters,’ particularly given Harry’s wish to change his surname, which is viewed as a final break from his royal roots.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
But don’t forget that’s merely the MacGuffin, while the rapprochement between Leisl and her cad of a dad is the main attraction here.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapprochement
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapprochement. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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rapprochement
noun
rap·proche·ment
ˌrap-ˌrōsh-ˈmän
: establishment of or state of having friendly relations
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