as in mediators
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 peacemakers
But Congo has long been part of a frustrating region for would-be peacemakers and profiteers.
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Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Such risks demand international discussion about protecting mediators and peacemakers and preventing similar assaults in the future.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
The leaders of two superpowers, once locked in a Cold War confrontation, became peacemakers.
—Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Other awardees have had similarly suspicious records as peacemakers.
—Ron Paul, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Scripture may bless the peacemakers, but both scripture and international law condemn aggressors.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Such risks demand international discussion about protecting mediators and peacemakers and preventing similar assaults in the future.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
The leaders of two superpowers, once locked in a Cold War confrontation, became peacemakers.
—Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Other awardees have had similarly suspicious records as peacemakers.
—Ron Paul, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Scripture may bless the peacemakers, but both scripture and international law condemn aggressors.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemakers
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Washington has compiled a list of a dozen demands — alongside three points Iran would get in return — that have been delivered to Tehran by mediators in Pakistan, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter isn’t public.—
Dan Williams,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gulf nations are increasingly supporting US attacks on Iran, hoping to prevent Tehran from gaining long-term leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and don’t want to act as mediators.—
Chloé Farand,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Commercial conversations Earlier this month, the UK government convened a meeting of defense companies to meet ambassadors and defense attaches from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq and Jordan.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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These companies hire freelance brand ambassadors to promote local businesses by handing out fliers, pitching services, or introducing new products to the community.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some legal experts said the outcome could lead unwary retirement investors to receive investment advice that's not in their best interest, and cause confusion about the legal obligations that brokers, insurance agents and other financial intermediaries owe to retail investors.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hoehn declined to comment on the recent listing, deferring to his brokers.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The two sides have been exchanging messages via intermediaries in third-party countries including Pakistan, but no face-to-face talks have been arranged.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to the spokesperson, while the US has conveyed requests for negotiations and proposals through intermediaries, including Pakistan, Iran’s current priority is defending itself against ongoing attacks.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Peacemakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemakers. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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