estrangements

noun

plural of estrangement
as in schisms
the loss of friendship or affection a silly quarrel that eventually resulted in a complete and lasting estrangement between the onetime friends

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Recent Examples of estrangements In Vietnamese director Lê Bảo’s new film, an extended family confronts various rifts and estrangements in its ranks; years of silence must give way, slowly and haltingly, to communication. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026 For some, the reason behind such estrangements might seem clear to both parties. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 10 May 2026 The couple, who did not grow up knowing one another because of estrangements in their families, faced criticism from both sets of parents for the union. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 The celebrity chef’s raw and darkly humorous memoir explores her family’s demise and reconstruction — through divorce, estrangements, a brother’s sudden death and another’s suicide. — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, the film blends sharp humor with aching self-reflection as the pair navigates a whirlwind of public tributes, old grudges and family estrangements, forcing both men to confront the choices, compromises and identities that have defined their lives. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estrangements
  1. schisms
  2. separations
  3. rifts
  4. hostilities
Noun
  • But the Kirtland church community soon experienced schisms and conflicts over doctrine, money and authority.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As the country heads toward a national election, the leader once celebrated as a healer is now viewed by critics as the main driver of these schisms.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Definition of schisms
Noun
  • According to the Partnership for Public Service, more than 200,000 civil servants left the federal workforce in 2025 through voluntary and involuntary separations aimed at reducing head count.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But while rumors of separations and splits circulate the Bravosphere, Barlow, who has been married to her husband, John, for 22 years, is focused on her own relationship.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of separations
Noun
  • In Vietnamese director Lê Bảo’s new film, an extended family confronts various rifts and estrangements in its ranks; years of silence must give way, slowly and haltingly, to communication.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Though his time stateside was ultimately nothing but positive, the star was initially fearful of cultural differences causing rifts.
    — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of rifts
Noun
  • But that prompted Iran to attack vessels trying to bypass its own corridor, reigniting hostilities and leading to the current standoff.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But Trump’s decision to resume hostilities in February passed none of the Powell Doctrine’s tests.
    — KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of hostilities

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