What does "honeymoon period" mean?

A relatively brief period when a new leader is given greater leeway with respect to changes they wish to make.

What is a synonym for "honeymoon period"?

Common synonyms include: honeymooning.

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Noun

1
A relatively brief period when a new leader is given greater leeway with respect to changes they wish to make.
"U.S. Presidents usually get a lot done at the very beginning of their terms, when they have a honeymoon period with Congress."
2
A relatively brief period when a new loan has a low introductory interest rate that features prominently in advertising.
3
The length of time at the start of something new, particularly a new job, in which mistakes may be overlooked.
"He said that, had it not still been my honeymoon period, I would have been fired."
4
The early part of an intimate relationship, during which the couple are infatuated with each other.

"U.S. Presidents usually get a lot done at the very beginning of their terms, when they have a honeymoon period with Congress."