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 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.
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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
Still, India would also be keen to not scupper its rapprochement with the States after months of trade tensions.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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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
Still, India would also be keen to not scupper its rapprochement with the States after months of trade tensions.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
Noun
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Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Raising the stakes is the shadow of the king’s younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been stripped of his royal title of Prince Andrew, exiled from public life and put under police investigation over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 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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With only 48 passengers, rapport is quickly established thanks to family style pre-dinner drinks and snacks and nightly group recaps and briefing sessions led by the crew.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Struck by his kind demeanor and intelligence, Gershunov built a rapport with Slavin over time.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 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
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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