as in friendship
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
his good rapport with his students was one of the reasons why the school board named him Teacher of the Year
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Recent Examples of rapport
The 36-year-old executive also intends to build on the brand’s strong rapport with Black consumers.
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Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Corenswet’s funny, scrappy rapport with Rachel Brosnahan’s whip-smart Lois Lane — possibly the sharpest and most captivating interpretation of the ace Daily Planet reporter since Margot Kidder — makes their every scene together a delight.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
He’s got a great rapport with Brosnahan, which sells DC Comics‘ first couple as an actual couple.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
His personal integrity conflicts with liberal nostrums, resulting in Fish and Poinsettia’s bizarre repulsion-attraction rapport.
—Armond White, National Review, 25 June 2025
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Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Corenswet’s funny, scrappy rapport with Rachel Brosnahan’s whip-smart Lois Lane — possibly the sharpest and most captivating interpretation of the ace Daily Planet reporter since Margot Kidder — makes their every scene together a delight.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
He’s got a great rapport with Brosnahan, which sells DC Comics‘ first couple as an actual couple.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
His personal integrity conflicts with liberal nostrums, resulting in Fish and Poinsettia’s bizarre repulsion-attraction rapport.
—Armond White, National Review, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapport
Noun
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Wolff and Horner are not known for their friendship.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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But research on romantic beliefs suggests that idealizing a partner can actually predict greater disappointment over time, especially when initial chemistry masks incompatible values, true friendship or aligned long-term goals.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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On TikTok, Latino creators and activists called on Black creators and community members to protest and stand in solidarity.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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At the heart of that solidarity and camaraderie is za’atar.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Coffee and communion are at the heart of Convivio, and its fried corn empanadas, with chicken, potatoes and peppers, were an ideal snack for this Chilean reporter.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
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Janessa Fuentes of Palmetto Bay, who has been to many parties there as well as sharing quiet dinners with her husband, was determined to celebrate her daughter’s communion at Caffe Vialetto.—
Connie Ogle
July 17,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
Noun
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The person was referring to all military supplies but indicated a broader worry about the rapprochement with Russia that Trump pursued from the start of his second term.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Will voters extend the rapprochement with a nod here?—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Displaying empathy and compassion beyond their age level.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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That pause can create space for clarity, empathy, and better decisions.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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