emissaries

noun

Definition of emissariesnext
plural of emissary
1
as in ambassadors
a person sent on a mission to represent another most of the industrialized nations of the world sent emissaries to the conference on global warming

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2
as in spies
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country the embassy's staff likely contains at least one emissary who reports to the home country's chief of intelligence

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  1. ambassadors
  2. envoys
  3. representatives
  4. agents
  5. ministers
Noun
  • Are your employees enthusiastic ambassadors for your brand?
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The agency’s framework allows small businesses to transition into a sustainable model where customers are incentivized to become brand ambassadors through reviews.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambassadors
Noun
  • Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, after police linked the envoys to homicides, extortion and other violent acts against Sikh separatists in the country, including Nijjar.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Argentina, home to one of the world's largest shale reserves, also pulled its envoys out merely three days in to the conference.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of envoys
Noun
  • By fostering a culture of pride, companies can ensure that their employees are not just representatives of the brand but passionate advocates.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Like many literary protagonists before her, Emily Ruff is an orphan who is recruited by representatives of a mysterious, exclusive boarding school.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of representatives
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  • Another new initiative is Project Mariner, which brings Google’s AI agents to the web.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ever curious, Rogers is unlike many players who leave the business of arbitration solely to their agents.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of agents
Noun
  • While ministers in Kabul appear keen to engage with the international community, Taliban leaders in Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second city, are unwilling to liaise with outsiders, Chatham House says.
    Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Xi's government have scrutinized three defense ministers in under two years, resulting in two purges.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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