as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
the former diplomat is coming out of retirement to lend his talents as a peacemaker to these crucial negotiations
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Recent Examples of peacemaker
And starting a dialogue with ultimatums is not the most far-sighted move on the part of a leader claiming to be a peacemaker.
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Reuters, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
Parenting tips for middle children Middle children tend to be peacemakers with a sense of fairness.
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
Toya takes on the role of peacemaker, reasoning with Contessa about Heavenly’s approach to relationships.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
Unprecedented path:Carter was politician, peacemaker.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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Reuters, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
Parenting tips for middle children Middle children tend to be peacemakers with a sense of fairness.
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
Toya takes on the role of peacemaker, reasoning with Contessa about Heavenly’s approach to relationships.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
Unprecedented path:Carter was politician, peacemaker.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for peacemaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
Noun
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At the conclusion of mediation, the mediator will propose a solution.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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If mediators the United States, Qatar and Egypt are unable to broker an agreement between Israel and Hamas, the war could resume in early March.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, Leica and Chevy will still be around to spread warmth and cheer with Leica planning to serve the health system as an ambassador, making visits for special events and fundraising activities, and Chevy hoping to visit his friends from time to time as an official ambassador.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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The star was recently unveiled as the first global celebrity ambassador for Joico.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Wells Fargo Advisors and Oppenheimer & Co were selected as the city’s investment brokers, both based in Minneapolis.—
Janean Sorrell,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Ted worked in the same office as the Andersons’ financial broker.—
Justine Harman,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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