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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Parolin’s experience in international affairs includes a stint as the Vatican's ambassador to Venezuela starting in 2009 and serving as the main architect of the Vatican's rapprochement with China and Vietnam.
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Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Some may dream of US-Russian rapprochement turning them into the next Armand Hammer, the legendary CEO of Occidental Petroleum who did business in the USSR from Lenin to Brezhnev, but most business leaders correctly view Russia’s business prospects as fool’s gold.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The idea of rapprochement with China originated with Nixon, not with Kissinger.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
The United States has become increasingly irritated with the glacial pace of progress towards implementing a ceasefire agreement, more overtly criticizing Russia's recalcitrance to ink a deal despite pursuing a rapprochement with the Kremlin.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Some may dream of US-Russian rapprochement turning them into the next Armand Hammer, the legendary CEO of Occidental Petroleum who did business in the USSR from Lenin to Brezhnev, but most business leaders correctly view Russia’s business prospects as fool’s gold.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The idea of rapprochement with China originated with Nixon, not with Kissinger.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
The United States has become increasingly irritated with the glacial pace of progress towards implementing a ceasefire agreement, more overtly criticizing Russia's recalcitrance to ink a deal despite pursuing a rapprochement with the Kremlin.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapprochement
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“Rapprochement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapprochement. Accessed 25 May. 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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