rapprochement
noun
rap·proche·ment
ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmänt 
ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmäⁿ
ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmäⁿ
-ˌprȯsh-;
ra-ˈprōsh-ˌmäⁿ
: establishment of or state of having cordial relations
Examples of rapprochement in a Sentence
Officials hope that these talks will lead to a rapprochement with the rebels.
The possibility of rapprochement between the two countries seems unlikely.
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But the war in Ukraine is making that help increasingly hard to find
As president, Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire for a U.S. rapprochement with Russia, in distinct contrast with the policies of previous administrations.
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Eugene Gerden, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
However, some defense-industry analysts say that even such lofty targets may not satisfy Trump — who has repeatedly treated the European members of the alliance with open hostility and who upended decades of U.S. policy by initiating a rapprochement with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 25 June 2025
And while the Arab Gulf states have pursued rapprochement in recent years with Iran, and are calling for de-escalation, that is largely a symbolic gesture.
—Lina Khatib, Time, 19 June 2025
There has, seemingly, been a bit of a rapprochement since then.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Eugene Gerden, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
However, some defense-industry analysts say that even such lofty targets may not satisfy Trump — who has repeatedly treated the European members of the alliance with open hostility and who upended decades of U.S. policy by initiating a rapprochement with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 25 June 2025
And while the Arab Gulf states have pursued rapprochement in recent years with Iran, and are calling for de-escalation, that is largely a symbolic gesture.
—Lina Khatib, Time, 19 June 2025
There has, seemingly, been a bit of a rapprochement since then.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapprochement. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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rapprochement
noun
rap·proche·ment
ˌrap-ˌrōsh-ˈmän
: establishment of or state of having friendly relations
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