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or detente
as in rapprochement
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Recent Examples of détente
Mixed Trump Trump unquestionably gains from the tariff detente with China and from the stock market recovery.
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Goldman Sachs said Wednesday after Trump’s partial detente that recession chances in the United States were still a coin flip.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
War had returned and the detente that had existed since the fall of the Iron Curtain was over.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
This combination of policies was a profound break from the Nixon/Gerald Ford years, when tax cuts were not seriously considered, the priority with the Soviets was detente and arms control, and safety net programs were largely protected.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 22 May 2025
Stamp reveals rare moment between Bush and Trump families
The stamp unveiling appeared to be at least a momentary detente between the families that have helmed the Republican party.
—James Powel, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Then, on Tuesday, Rivas and Schultz announced a detente with Krell.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Penn was a tireless critic of President George W. Bush, visiting Baghdad in 2002 ahead of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq the following year to urge a detente between the two nations.
—EW.com, 7 May 2025
That means a surge of orders sparked by a detente between the superpowers will likely overwhelm the network, causing delays and boosting costs.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Niall Stanage, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Goldman Sachs said Wednesday after Trump’s partial detente that recession chances in the United States were still a coin flip.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
War had returned and the detente that had existed since the fall of the Iron Curtain was over.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
This combination of policies was a profound break from the Nixon/Gerald Ford years, when tax cuts were not seriously considered, the priority with the Soviets was detente and arms control, and safety net programs were largely protected.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 22 May 2025
Stamp reveals rare moment between Bush and Trump families
The stamp unveiling appeared to be at least a momentary detente between the families that have helmed the Republican party.
—James Powel, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Then, on Tuesday, Rivas and Schultz announced a detente with Krell.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Penn was a tireless critic of President George W. Bush, visiting Baghdad in 2002 ahead of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq the following year to urge a detente between the two nations.
—EW.com, 7 May 2025
That means a surge of orders sparked by a detente between the superpowers will likely overwhelm the network, causing delays and boosting costs.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for détente
Noun
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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.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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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
Noun
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The major sticking point in negotiations that kept the strike going for nearly a year was protections surrounding generative A.I., which the gaming companies made significant acquiescences to come their best, last and final offer.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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His goal seems to be to scare the public into acquiescence.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Start with small approvals that build toward larger acceptance.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Out at the Fair is open to all ages and is organized to support love and acceptance.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Détente.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/d%C3%A9tente. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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