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
But over the course of its third term, the party made a U-turn and hardened its stance on rapprochement with the West.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
This week, Saudi Arabia and Iran held their first-ever joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman, their ministries revealed, in what would seem to be a sign of rapprochement between the longtime regional foes.
—Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
There’s reason to believe the vice president would continue the idealistic pursuit of rapprochement with Tehran, despite its consistent failure.
—Brian Penn, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
The cross-border roads and railways are remnants of rapprochement that included a 2018 summit.
—Reuters, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
This week, Saudi Arabia and Iran held their first-ever joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman, their ministries revealed, in what would seem to be a sign of rapprochement between the longtime regional foes.
—Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
There’s reason to believe the vice president would continue the idealistic pursuit of rapprochement with Tehran, despite its consistent failure.
—Brian Penn, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
The cross-border roads and railways are remnants of rapprochement that included a 2018 summit.
—Reuters, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
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Set in Wales and Essex, England, where Gavin hails from, the show became a hit when it was first released thanks to its humor and loving portrayal of family and friendship.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ferguson agrees that there is a simplicity to the motivations driving their friendship, which is still only days old.Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Houthis also have been targeting shipping on the Red Sea corridor, calling it solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Muslim leaders should emphasize the rights of Jewish students to proclaim solidarity with Israel and condemn threats to their physical safety.Walter Ruby, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
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Families, side by side, in communion with God and each other.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Macron, in line with France's strict division of state and church, did not take communion.THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Research from Harvard Business Review highlights that effective leaders build trust through subtle behavioral shifts, which can dramatically improve collaboration and rapport.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Brown may have formed a far better rapport, but even that may not change Crane’s aversion to massive contracts or his wariness of the luxury tax.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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For those of us who lead, innovate, and inspire in business or any other field, this overlapping celebration provides a powerful metaphor for unity and collaboration—values that are more critical today than ever.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Milanovic called for unity and an effort to ensure that schools are a safe and carefree place for children.Darko Bandic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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