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
The spat in the Oval Office in front of the media has called into question whether that support will continue, and if the United States will proceed with a dramatic rapprochement with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
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F. Brinley Bruton, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Still, Trump’s current rapprochement with Moscow is unlikely to produce an agreement that is tolerable to Ukrainians.
—Janina Dill, Foreign Affairs, 26 Feb. 2025
Moscow’s relationships with both Beijing and Tehran were often rocky during the Cold War, but the Soviet Union’s 1991 collapse opened the door to rapprochements.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
But amid fierce anti-Americanism, Chrétien also kept alive the prospect of an eventual, and necessary rapprochement.
—Stephen Collinson, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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F. Brinley Bruton, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Still, Trump’s current rapprochement with Moscow is unlikely to produce an agreement that is tolerable to Ukrainians.
—Janina Dill, Foreign Affairs, 26 Feb. 2025
Moscow’s relationships with both Beijing and Tehran were often rocky during the Cold War, but the Soviet Union’s 1991 collapse opened the door to rapprochements.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
But amid fierce anti-Americanism, Chrétien also kept alive the prospect of an eventual, and necessary rapprochement.
—Stephen Collinson, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapprochement
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There’s just something about this charming friendship that’s wildly heartwarming and authentic.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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This movie just felt different, though, in exploring the intimacy of a friendship and the loss of that friendship, versus romantic love.—
Tomris Laffly,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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Yet, this is not just a women’s struggle; many men, particularly young men, have stood in solidarity, reinforcing that this movement is far from over.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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Simu Liu shared tales from the Mojo Dojo Casa House during a recent appearance on Jennifer Hudson's eponymous talk show, revealing that all of the Kens waxed their legs in solidarity for the 2023 blockbuster — all with the exception of one.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Charles, hearing them, recognizes that their fervent communion can’t be faked.—
Peter Rainer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
25 Mar. 2025
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In the best scene, Tereza and Roberta wash themselves using buckets of glistening water, their bodies responding to the physical pleasure, enhanced by sunlight and the sense of communion between two women who choose to float into the future on their own steam.—
Jay D. Weissberg,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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The providers prioritized building rapport and trust between homeless service providers and unhoused clients, and honoring the dignity and autonomy of these individuals.—
Pilar Ingle,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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But this rapport with audiences is usually built over months, and sometimes years of posting updates to the stories — and characters lives — something Robinson has achieved in less than eight days.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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The dominance of a single clan, the Majeerteen, has in part likely helped facilitate this unity.—
Ido Levy,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Democrats’ pessimism comes as the party confronts a downward trend in its approval as well as a general lack of unity following the 2024 presidential election.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapprochement. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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