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
Israel, in turn, has opposed Western rapprochement with Iran and carried out covert operations against its nuclear programme, including assassinations of scientists.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Mar. 2026
In the late 1970s, these groups launched a campaign of terrorist bombings and assassinations mainly targeting Cuban Americans who dared speak out in favor of rapprochement with their homeland.
—William M. Leogrande, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Indeed, after their rapprochement in 1975, Jesse once more introduced Noah around as the good brother, and announced that Robinson would be his business manager.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
At the same time, there is the rapprochement between Israel and Arab states, which began with the country’s peace deals with Egypt and Jordan—and then there is Israel’s recent Abraham Accords with sundry Muslim states, including Morocco and Sudan, with Saudi Arabia as silent partner.
—Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Mar. 2026
In the late 1970s, these groups launched a campaign of terrorist bombings and assassinations mainly targeting Cuban Americans who dared speak out in favor of rapprochement with their homeland.
—William M. Leogrande, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Indeed, after their rapprochement in 1975, Jesse once more introduced Noah around as the good brother, and announced that Robinson would be his business manager.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
At the same time, there is the rapprochement between Israel and Arab states, which began with the country’s peace deals with Egypt and Jordan—and then there is Israel’s recent Abraham Accords with sundry Muslim states, including Morocco and Sudan, with Saudi Arabia as silent partner.
—Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
Noun
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Men’s interests, appetites, jawlines, leg lengths, testosterone levels, and friendships or lack thereof have been the object of feverish media attention in the past couple of years.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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An emo band whose members might otherwise now be at their most stable and content, they still seem authentically driven by unbridled, urgent emotion—only now their breakups involve lawyers, and the friendship drama occurs between people who rely on each other for income.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Thousands of Californians are expected to gather in the streets on Friday for May Day protests in solidarity with workers.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Following the reversal, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Smith’s attentiveness, the painting became a locus of communion, one that linked him to the artist who made it.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the communion’s largest and fastest-growing churches in Africa belong to a conservative group called the Global Anglican Future Conference, or Gafcon, which has sharply criticized her appointment and threatened a final break.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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But while Moore displays a sexy rapport with friendly Darla (Paris Jackson), RZA the screenwriter keeps letting down RZA the director by making his characters disappointingly cartoonish.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Fisher’s Amish roots and ability to speak Pennsylvania Dutch, the Old Order Amish dialect, has helped build rapport with likeminded musicians.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Zachary Schermele On the heels of a frightening shooting over the weekend, the royal address seemed to bring Washington together in a moment of relative unity at a time when it was needed.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The move was presented as a collective declaration of political support and unity rather than a formal parliamentary vote, local media outlets reported.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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