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 Communist Party remains a force in the village, but the local party leader also has a rapport with the Li family whereby deals can be struck (as in the case of the family planning issue).
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Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
In the corporate world, a handshake can seal deals, establish authority, and build rapport.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
The 5-foot-11 point guard has an easy rapport and chemistry with the other players.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Their seamless artistic rapport and passionate interpretations promise a truly captivating concert experience, according toa news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
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Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
In the corporate world, a handshake can seal deals, establish authority, and build rapport.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
The 5-foot-11 point guard has an easy rapport and chemistry with the other players.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Their seamless artistic rapport and passionate interpretations promise a truly captivating concert experience, according toa news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapport
Noun
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In With Love, Markle is joined by celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters, who share personal tips and tricks, as Markle showcases the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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The musical explores the power of friendship, acceptance and standing up for what is right, set to a soundtrack of songs performed by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Zelensky had eschewed a suit in favor of his typical war-time outfit of a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident, cargo pants and boots - worn as a show of solidarity with his soldiers who have risked their lives on the frontline.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Sticking with his unofficial uniform of a military-style casual attire, the Ukrainian leader’s preferred style is an act of solidarity to the Ukrainian soldiers, who are defending their country against Russian forces.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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Without playing psychologist, your songs may welcome audiences and use their voices expansively, but your lyrics focus on loneliness and seeking communion.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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The country even has a capybara hotel for closer communion with the animals.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Fadel: What are the things that China might be taking from the U.S. rapprochement with Russia?—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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That rapprochement between America and Russia has coincided — and been a cause of — the splintering of Washington's relationship with Europe and the sidelining of Ukraine and its continental allies from so-far bilateral peace talks between the two superpowers.—
Richard Engel,
NBC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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And trying to start from a place of empathy of like, these are two parts of the same person who are both trapped in their circumstances in really different ways.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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True friendship is built on respect, empathy, and reciprocity—qualities missing in this exchange.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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