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
Fence-mending with China has limits Beijing’s rapprochement with the U.K. and Japan is in its early stages, and major differences remain that limit and could derail it.
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Ken Moritsugu, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Before the Arab Spring in 2011, Turkey and Syria were enjoying a rapprochement after a near century of, at best, strained relations.
—Alia Malek, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Although orchestrated without Russian input, this rapprochement has benefited Moscow.
—Hanna Notte, Foreign Affairs, 15 July 2024
To Washington, the Saudi rapprochement with Iran may seem like bad news.
—Maria Fantappie, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ken Moritsugu, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Before the Arab Spring in 2011, Turkey and Syria were enjoying a rapprochement after a near century of, at best, strained relations.
—Alia Malek, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Although orchestrated without Russian input, this rapprochement has benefited Moscow.
—Hanna Notte, Foreign Affairs, 15 July 2024
To Washington, the Saudi rapprochement with Iran may seem like bad news.
—Maria Fantappie, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
Noun
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Though Hawke and Qualley were holding hands, the gesture seemed to be more of a sign of friendship than of romance.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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The story of a friendship between two women that reckons with a hidden chapter in Korean history.—
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Their revolutionary ideas about communal love were rooted in radically changing how people relate to one another and the programs inspired by these ideals demonstrated the profound capacity of collective care and solidarity.—
Mickell Carter / Made by History,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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Others, whose cases have long been closed, continue to show up — attending court dates, joining protests, and standing in solidarity with those who share their loss.—
Colleen Hamilton,
Them,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Without playing psychologist, your songs may welcome audiences and use their voices expansively, but your lyrics focus on loneliness and seeking communion.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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The country even has a capybara hotel for closer communion with the animals.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the corporate world, a handshake can seal deals, establish authority, and build rapport.—
Carol Kinsey Goman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The 5-foot-11 point guard has an easy rapport and chemistry with the other players.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Even more unity, even more willingness to cooperate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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That was back when gestures of bipartisanship and appeals to national unity were still in the mix on the night the president comes before Congress to hold forth on the state of the union.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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