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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rapport
Whether the two men can overcome an ugly 2024 election cycle and resume a respectful rapport for the benefit of Californians should become clearer when Trump surveys wildfire damage in Los Angeles County, possibly as soon as Friday.
—
Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Xi is also seen to be keen to build good rapport with Trump to avert potentially damaging tariffs at a time of economic weakness in China.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
But Trump's challenges are broader than the need to develop better tactical skills with Congress or diplomatic rapport with Denmark.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Her upbringing in rural Louisiana gave her an understanding of how to develop a rapport with Southern conservatives.
—Farah Stockman, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for rapport 
Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Xi is also seen to be keen to build good rapport with Trump to avert potentially damaging tariffs at a time of economic weakness in China.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
But Trump's challenges are broader than the need to develop better tactical skills with Congress or diplomatic rapport with Denmark.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Her upbringing in rural Louisiana gave her an understanding of how to develop a rapport with Southern conservatives.
—Farah Stockman, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for rapport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapport
Noun
-
Lawnmower parents may insert themselves into their child’s friendships and relationships with others and intrude on social issues without allowing the child to resolve problems independently.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
-
Filmmakers unveil their work, launch their awards campaigns and begin new friendships.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
After state media employees resigned in solidarity with the opposition, Putin sent Kremlin propagandists to replace them.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
-
In fact, in solidarity, the international film industry can be a partner here as well.—
P.J. Byrne,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The shoes in question are white ballet flats, which any little girl could easily pair with a communion dress.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
5 Jan. 2025
-
As the lotus-eaters writhe and spin, I am routinely spritzed with centrifugal drops of their ample perspiration, a kind of patchouli-scented mist that doesn’t exactly conduce to ecstatic soul communion.—
Barrett Swanson,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
To Washington, the Saudi rapprochement with Iran may seem like bad news.—
Maria Fantappie,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Nov. 2024
-
Amid the barrage of insults and smack talk were temporary moments of rapprochement between the 39th and the 45th presidents.—
Michael Collins,
USA TODAY,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
What accounts for that kind of compassion in a star athlete whose sport is not known for its, um, empathy?—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
-
But these pictures have also inspired a fair amount of empathy.—
Rebecca Keegan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to rapport
Thesaurus Entries Near rapport
Cite this Entry
“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share