as in friendship
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
his good rapport with his students was one of the reasons why the school board named him Teacher of the Year
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Recent Examples of rapport
What went into building that rapport with each other?
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David Wysong, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The close rapport between Xi and Putin was also on show throughout a two-day security summit in the Chinese port city of Tianjin that concluded Monday.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
But my rapport with Steve and Lee, as far as playing in the context of free improvisation, is already pretty established.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
The seller can then focus on their delivery, empathy, rapport building and listening rather than on the preparation.
—Toby Carrington, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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David Wysong, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The close rapport between Xi and Putin was also on show throughout a two-day security summit in the Chinese port city of Tianjin that concluded Monday.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
But my rapport with Steve and Lee, as far as playing in the context of free improvisation, is already pretty established.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
The seller can then focus on their delivery, empathy, rapport building and listening rather than on the preparation.
—Toby Carrington, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapport
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Critics particularly praised the chemistry between Johnson and Blunt, who channeled their real-life friendship to convey a genuine sense of ease between their characters.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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His entry covered 10 pages in total of the book, a storybook tale of their friendship interspersed with photographs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even so, the £125m British-record fee received for Isak (which the club insist is actually worth £130m to them due to solidarity payments being waived) is an astronomical fee and should alleviate any concerns about the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules for several windows to come.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to the crowd while participating in the Labor Day Workers Over Billionaires rally in solidarity with labor unions and advocacy groups on September 1 in Chicago.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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After congregants walked around reflecting and connecting with the Cathedral, Roberson resumed services with familiar rituals —communion, peace offerings and prayers.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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For two days, climbers and onlookers gathered around a 45-foot wall—an ephemeral monument suspended above water—where the edges between sport, spectacle, and cultural communion blurred.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hopes were raised for a rapprochement between Harry and his father in July when aides of Harry and the King met for the first time in London.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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And there are still many obstacles to a lasting rapprochement between India and China, including a long-running border dispute that flared up as recently as 2020-2021.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the years since its founding, the brand has shifted to a mental health and wellness destination, with apparel and initiatives geared toward positive messaging and empathy.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Touch used as a form of emotional communication helps regulate stress by conveying empathy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Rapport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapport. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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