as in acceptance
the act of becoming friendly after a disagreement
The couple worked toward reconciliation in therapy. The treaty was the first step in the eventual reconciliation of two countries that had been long at odds.
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Recent Examples of reconciliation
Under the budget reconciliation rules that Republicans seek to use to extend the tax cuts, that would free up more revenue that could be used to fulfill some of Trump's populist promises, such as eliminating taxes on tips.
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Marc Caputo, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Venus retrograding back into Pisces brings an opportunity for reconciliation.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Beijing’s prospects for reconciliation in Europe are similarly limited, although the downside risks are smaller.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025
By the end, their reconciliation feels both earned and real.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Marc Caputo, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Venus retrograding back into Pisces brings an opportunity for reconciliation.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Beijing’s prospects for reconciliation in Europe are similarly limited, although the downside risks are smaller.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025
By the end, their reconciliation feels both earned and real.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reconciliation
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“Reconciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciliation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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