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
Germany, which closed the last of its three remaining nuclear plants in 2023, recently scrapped its opposition to nuclear power in what marked a rapprochement with France.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 May 2025
While opinion polls suggest most Britons now believe that leaving the European Union was a mistake, the idea of rapprochement remains anathema to a vocal minority of pro-Brexit lawmakers and voters.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Having the rapprochement between the US and Syria take place under Saudi auspices may give Riyadh greater opportunities in Damascus.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
Parolin’s experience in international affairs includes a stint as the Vatican's ambassador to Venezuela starting in 2009 and serving as the main architect of the Vatican's rapprochement with China and Vietnam.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 May 2025
While opinion polls suggest most Britons now believe that leaving the European Union was a mistake, the idea of rapprochement remains anathema to a vocal minority of pro-Brexit lawmakers and voters.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Having the rapprochement between the US and Syria take place under Saudi auspices may give Riyadh greater opportunities in Damascus.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
Parolin’s experience in international affairs includes a stint as the Vatican's ambassador to Venezuela starting in 2009 and serving as the main architect of the Vatican's rapprochement with China and Vietnam.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
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The lounge space — accounting for about 10% of the building — is intended to build community and friendships which UConn believes is essential to academic success.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Right as Andy is about to climb to safety, Mikey embarks on a grand monologue about friendship and seeing things through.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The lack of bloody clashes in those cities after October 7th suggests that the Hamas attack didn’t inflame the same divisions, and might even have initially fostered solidarity across ethnic lines.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In arresting Huerta, that solidarity has been supercharged.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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After winning his first Grammy this year for his roots-gospel album, Church, the organist and singer, known for his work with Snarky Puppy and Vulfpeck, appears to be in communion with something bigger than the stage.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The animal segment is a late-night tradition, but this iteration stands out for its sense of communion with nature.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Now, even though Musk has stepped back from his government duties, his rapport with the President appears to remain friendly, and his influence within the Trump Administration is anticipated to remain strong based on recent occurrences.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The actor and the makeup artist have certainly spent enough time together to develop their rapport.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
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Johnson's strong support for Trump echoes that of others in the Republican Party, which has control of both chambers of Congress, who recognize that passing legislation furthering Trump's agenda requires unity when majorities are slim.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Not just as a rework of a song, but as a creative union between three women who understand that power isn’t always loud—and that unity, especially in a competitive industry, is its own radical act.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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