intercessor

noun

Definition of intercessornext
as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement eventually, they hired an intercessor, because they were getting nowhere on their own

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  1. mediator
  2. intermediary
  3. peacemaker
  4. ambassador
  5. broker
  6. liaison
Noun
  • But eventually, the mediators got Walker and other foundation leaders to come aboard.
    JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire has little direct impact on the crisis in Gaza, where foreign mediators have attempted to broker a truce.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of mediator
Noun
  • The Abraham Accords offers the chance to have Israel, a trusted intermediary, help Washington and the Turkic nations better understand each other's goals.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • PBMs are intermediaries that negotiate prescription drug prices on behalf of employers, health plans and others, and reimburse pharmacies.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of intermediary
Noun
  • Don’t be judgmental Being perceived as impartial and non-judgmental is essential in acting as a peacemaker.
    Anna Shields, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the ongoing drama, Toya continues in her role as peacemaker, encouraging Heavenly to offer Sweet Tea a compliment.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of peacemaker
Noun
  • Johnson, not to be confused with the Republican Wisconsin senator of the same name, has resided in Florida since stepping down as ambassador to El Salvador at the end of the first Trump administration.
    Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • What To Know In a Truth Social post announcing Ken Howery as his choice for ambassador to Denmark, which controls the territory of Greenland, Trump restated his goal of bringing the area under U.S. control.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambassador
Noun
  • This means researching places like Domain Name Journal, Domain Name Wire, Website Magazine and other credible mediums to get an idea of what’s trending, what’s not and what brokers are making waves in the industry.
    Michael Gargiulo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Ohad Fisherman, a relative and also a real estate broker, is also charged in Florida but remains at large, state prosecutors said Wednesday.
    Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of broker
Noun
  • Meyer was not the only high-level industry executive to fall because of an affair with Kirk: A year earlier, THR had revealed that Kevin Tsujihara, the married CEO of Warner Bros., engaged in a liaison with her and then pushed his subordinates to find her acting roles.
    Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Sifakis’s resume includes as stint as assistant to the president and director of the office of public liaison during the first Trump administration.
    Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of liaison
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