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
The Middle East has frequently tempted those in the twilight of their terms to pursue an opportunity to earn laurels as a peacemaker.
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Andrew Payne, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
The prime minister’s message came after peacemakers with the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) were injured in Israeli attacks today.
—NBC News, 12 Oct. 2024
Sure, Libras are said to be the ultimate peacemakers, all about balance and harmony in their relationships.
—Anna Borges, SELF, 3 Oct. 2024
Present popularity and a place in the history of Islam should prove sufficient incentive for each to grandstand as peacemakers and unifiers of the faithful.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Andrew Payne, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
The prime minister’s message came after peacemakers with the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) were injured in Israeli attacks today.
—NBC News, 12 Oct. 2024
Sure, Libras are said to be the ultimate peacemakers, all about balance and harmony in their relationships.
—Anna Borges, SELF, 3 Oct. 2024
Present popularity and a place in the history of Islam should prove sufficient incentive for each to grandstand as peacemakers and unifiers of the faithful.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for peacemaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
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Federal mediators are on site, ready to assist the parties.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Israeli officials said Netanyahu and his advisers have already been in contact with the Biden administration and the Qatari and Egyptian mediators about the future of the deal.Barak Ravid, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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The series centers Wyler, who is described as having decades of diplomatic experience around the world, particularly in the Middle East, owing in part to her husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) serving as the American ambassador to Lebanon.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s first Cabinet pick was Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, to serve as ambassador to the United Nations.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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There are benefits brokers who only offer benefits negotiation with carriers and open enrollment support, but these are not the only benefits brokers available.Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The firm highlighted online brokers such as Robinhood and Schwab, as well as U.S. cash equity exchanges Nasdaq and Intercontinental Exchange as beneficiaries from Republican sweep scenarios.Jesse Pound,Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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