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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
Noun
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Hamas engaged with mediators but did not budge from its core demand to adhere to the original deal, remove Israeli troops from the Gaza-Egypt border and begin talks on the end of the war.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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Hamas on Friday agreed to release Alexander along with the bodies of four other hostages following a deal offered by mediators.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nonetheless, the singer shows up in a stylish fit, dressed in an oversized jacket and a Chanel beanie—fitting given that the K-Pop sensation is a longtime Chanel ambassador and the newest face of the Chanel 25 handbag.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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Past youth winners like Ashleigh Scully and Zander Galli have grown into articulate ambassadors for wildlife and the environment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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People search sites, also known as people finder sites, are a kind of data broker that specializes in collecting, organizing and selling access to personal information.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Cryptocurrency exchanges are different than traditional stock brokers like Fidelity or JPMorgan.—
Shehan Chandrasekera,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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