RAPPROCHEMENT Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

rapprochement

noun

ˌra-ˌprōsh-ˈmänt

Definition of rapprochement

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 These days, there has been a rapprochement between Nutt and Arkansas. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The single of the year nomination for the CMAs puts a cap — for now — on Swift’s rapprochement with country music as a genre. — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 The current rapprochement is the fourth time in the past eight years that a period of tension between China and the United States has given way to an announcement of some kind of stable state. — Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 7 Sep. 2026 After that perfect airport rapprochement, Edwards and I tailed them to Jagger’s chateau near Amboise in the Loire Valley. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapprochement

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Noun

At Owen’s wedding, Pella’s engagement falls apart and her friendship with Irma seems to reach a breaking point.

— B. D. McClay, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Based between Saudi Arabia and The Netherlands, AlSoghayer’s work explores womanhood, memory, friendship, patriarchy and growing up within a rapidly changing society.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of friendship

Noun

The sheriff's office in an Oregon county where nine people were killed in a community college shooting 11 years ago is offering solidarity and support to the people of Bend.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
The sectarian violence that followed the invasion appears to have convinced Iraqis of the importance of both national solidarity and separating religion from politics.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

Investigators found a bullet, Kowalewicz’s coat, her shoes, and her little, white communion purse that held her prayer book.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Worshipers sang, prayed and took communion during the hour before the commissioners meeting.

— Rachel Royster. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of communion

Noun

Wisdom to uphold the law, understand and fight for the needs of Winter Springs, and developing good rapport with parties interested in developing or redeveloping our city must be balanced.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Sexy and thrilling, the Alfred Hitchcock classic benefited from Saint and Grant’s feisty rapport.

— Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rapport

Noun

On the home front, the success of a separatist party in Quebec is another threat to the unity that Carney is striving for.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
The event as well as a luncheon the prior day in Santa Monica were rare displays of bipartisan unity at a time of heightened political polarization in the United States.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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