as in acceptance
the act of becoming friendly after a disagreement
The couple worked toward reconciliation in therapy. The treaty was the first step in the eventual reconciliation of two countries that had been long at odds.
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Recent Examples of reconciliation
Matarrese delves into the history underlying these two women’s longstanding feud and arrives at a tragicomic, inventive meditation on the metaphysical possibility of reconciliation and forgiveness.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
While incentives represent one of the largest commercial investments manufacturers make in this market, they are managed through a patchwork of enterprise software, spreadsheets, and manual reconciliation processes.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Islam, like Christianity, upholds the dignity of every human being and encourages dialogue and reconciliation over conflict.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
In an interview with The Hill on Monday, Fine welcomed the idea of attaching that proposal to a broader budget reconciliation bill.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
While incentives represent one of the largest commercial investments manufacturers make in this market, they are managed through a patchwork of enterprise software, spreadsheets, and manual reconciliation processes.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Islam, like Christianity, upholds the dignity of every human being and encourages dialogue and reconciliation over conflict.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
In an interview with The Hill on Monday, Fine welcomed the idea of attaching that proposal to a broader budget reconciliation bill.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciliation
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These Allswifit Slip-On Sneakers earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, along with glowing reviews from hairstylists, healthcare workers, and Disney park-goers alike.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jimbo is a storyteller and clown with a message of love, tolerance and acceptance.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The hospital said the EEOC did not approach conciliation in good faith and demanded excessive financial penalties, according to the September response for Kotan’s case.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Halifax managed to be a senior advisor to both King James and King William, seeking national conciliation.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Reconciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciliation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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