détente
noun
dé·tente
| \ dā-ˈtänt
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variants:
or detente
Definition of détente
1
: the relaxation of strained relations or tensions (as between nations)
diplomats brokering a détente
also
: a policy promoting this
2
: a period of détente
the beginning of a détente
Examples of détente in a Sentence
as the countries move toward détente
the start of a détente
Recent Examples on the Web
In their struggle to form a public policy of detente, one intriguing idea has emerged: speed limitation. — Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, "Letters: Scooters should slow their roll; It’s about moral — not mental — health; Leading fight for fair elections (8/14/19)," 14 Aug. 2019 But a few months out from its IPO, Uber and Lyft seem headed toward a detente. — Alison Griswold, Quartz, "Lyft finally sees a path to profitability: raising prices," 9 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'détente.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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détente
noun
English Language Learners Definition of détente
formal
: an ending of unfriendly or hostile relations between countries
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