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
In an interview released on Monday, Mr. Putin stressed the economic benefits of a rapprochement with the United States, playing to Mr. Trump’s interest in the financial side of international diplomacy.
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Peter Baker, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Fadel: What are the things that China might be taking from the U.S. rapprochement with Russia?
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
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
The warm words attributed to Xi Jinping in Chinese state media were clearly intended to dampen speculation that the Trump administration, which has pursued a rapid rapprochement with Russia, might succeed in driving a wedge between Beijing and Moscow.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Peter Baker, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Fadel: What are the things that China might be taking from the U.S. rapprochement with Russia?
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
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
The warm words attributed to Xi Jinping in Chinese state media were clearly intended to dampen speculation that the Trump administration, which has pursued a rapid rapprochement with Russia, might succeed in driving a wedge between Beijing and Moscow.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
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The perfect mixture At first glance, Chrono Trigger might look like a fairly stereotypical RPG, from the themes about the power of friendship to the quirky non-human party members.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Many have questioned how long Musk's friendship with Trump can possibly last, given their strong personalities and seeming unwillingness to bend to critics.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Masked peaceful protesters in solidarity with Palestine, many of whom are Jewish and/or Black, are not a threat to Jewish safety.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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Cars honked in support as demonstrators, many wearing red in union solidarity, held signs denouncing Trump and the billionaire Elon Musk.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That effort at communion is a holy, humanistic act.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2025
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Here, luxury is synonymous with privacy, intentionality, and unparalleled communion with nature.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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However, Irene could use the company and her rapport with the spunky Mia warms up a film that’s cool by design.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Even small shifts can build rapport and defuse hostility.—
Diana Lowe,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The fissure shattered the message of unity Democrats were hoping to convey coming out of their annual strategy retreat this week.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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The House passed the bill earlier this week, largely on party lines, and the unity on the GOP side may have caught Democratic leaders off guard.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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