RECONCILIATION Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

reconciliation

noun

Definition of reconciliation

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 Prompted by Nan’s lament about their father’s empty casket and his own desire for posthumous reconciliation, Jay sets out to find his dad’s underwater remains near the edge of the canyon at Monastery Beach. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 The duo kiss, signaling their reconciliation following a moment of intense interpersonal conflict. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026 Agents now match reconciliations, draft journal entries, suggest accrual estimates and write the variance commentary that goes to the audit committee. — Jacqueline Destefano-Tangorra, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 One thread follows her bond with Gaby (Soo), who roomed with her in college, through a falling-out and, eventually, a reconciliation. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconciliation

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Should Israel fight to regain the world's acceptance or to increase their neighbors' deterrence?

— Daniel Estrin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
However, a rollout ceremony is one stage in a longer process that also includes acceptance, training, and operational preparation.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of acceptance

Noun

This is not a recipe for conciliation, compromise and cooperation.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Settling the issue through the EEOC’s pre-litigation conciliation process ends the matter before the federal agency files a federal lawsuit on behalf of the applicants.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

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