conciliation

noun

as in reconciliation

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Recent Examples of conciliation Wyman, whose style of politics leaned toward conciliation, said the evolving nature of modern campaigning played a role in her decision. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026 The president also stressed the need to prioritize dialogue and conciliation. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 16 July 2026 In a recent joint conversation with CBS This Morning, Usha told reporter Robert Costa about her husband’s skill for conciliation. — Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026 The hospital said the EEOC did not approach conciliation in good faith and demanded excessive financial penalties, according to the September response for Kotan’s case. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 Halifax managed to be a senior advisor to both King James and King William, seeking national conciliation. — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 That involved no conciliation that threatened the United States in any way. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026 As part of the three-year conciliation agreement, Louisville Comedy Club will conduct Title VII training for employees and post an equal employment opportunity non-discrimination notice in addition to the monetary damages. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Mar. 2026 How Anthropic's investors lobby Amodei behind the scenes—either pushing for conciliation or urging it to hold firm—could shape the outcome of the standoff. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliation
  1. reconciliation
  2. appeasement
  3. acquiescence
  4. acceptance
Noun
  • Waddingham said of the reconciliation between the female friends.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • William and Catherine could suddenly find themselves under public pressure to perform a reconciliation that probably doesn’t exist behind closed doors.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of reconciliation
Noun
  • This array of perils suggests that the gate closure has less to do with the passions around the Middle East than with domestic politics of appeasement.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Stephen Colbert’s award-winning Late Show was canceled in a move that many have labeled political appeasement, and the flagship evening newscast baselessly recast the January 6 insurrection as a partisan squabble.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of appeasement
Noun
  • Oil has long funded the Gulf’s expensive social contract, in which governments provide citizens with cushy jobs and high-quality services in return for political acquiescence.
    — Dina Esfandiary, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
  • With Taiwan’s 2028 elections approaching, sustained American support strengthens voices favoring self-defense over acquiescence to Beijing.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of acquiescence
Noun
  • Yet neither these nor any other definitions seem to have achieved universal acceptance among researchers.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Marie Claire notes the irony that even acceptance of imperfection can require deliberate application.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of acceptance

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“Conciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliation. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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