peacemaker
noun
peace·mak·er
ˈpēs-mā-kər 
: one who makes peace especially by reconciling parties at variance
Examples of peacemaker in a Sentence
She acted as peacemaker in the dispute.
the former diplomat is coming out of retirement to lend his talents as a peacemaker to these crucial negotiations
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When knocking on their door, a peacemaker gift such as cookies or a bottle of wine may help defuse a potentially hostile encounter, said Tina Larsson, CEO of the Folson Group, a business consultant for condo and co-op buildings.
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Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
And on what was perhaps his most difficult role, with the most elusive of prizes — that of peacemaker.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Though Trump championed and took credit for the ceasefire, his messaging since taking office has hardly been that of a peacemaker.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Russia, on the other hand, has gotten the Trump administration’s attention — both with the prospect of business deals and with the prospect of Mr. Trump being seen as a peacemaker by ending the war in Ukraine.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
And on what was perhaps his most difficult role, with the most elusive of prizes — that of peacemaker.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Though Trump championed and took credit for the ceasefire, his messaging since taking office has hardly been that of a peacemaker.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Russia, on the other hand, has gotten the Trump administration’s attention — both with the prospect of business deals and with the prospect of Mr. Trump being seen as a peacemaker by ending the war in Ukraine.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacemaker. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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