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
Amid the haymakers the two were exchanging on Thursday, allies of both men offered to be peacemakers.
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 6 June 2025
Following President Donald Trump's successful brokering of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, India and Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, critics say the U.N. secretary-general, António Guterres, could do well to follow Trump's lead as a peacemaker.
—Beth Bailey , David Hammelburg, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
What’s more, the president now must put his peacemaker moniker in the hands of other countries — not just Iran and Israel.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
The past 24 hours in the Israel-Iran war have been been highlighted by President Donald Trump's whirlwind diplomatic efforts, aimed at being seen as a peacemaker amid the conflict.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 June 2025
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 6 June 2025
Following President Donald Trump's successful brokering of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, India and Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, critics say the U.N. secretary-general, António Guterres, could do well to follow Trump's lead as a peacemaker.
—Beth Bailey , David Hammelburg, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
What’s more, the president now must put his peacemaker moniker in the hands of other countries — not just Iran and Israel.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
The past 24 hours in the Israel-Iran war have been been highlighted by President Donald Trump's whirlwind diplomatic efforts, aimed at being seen as a peacemaker amid the conflict.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
Noun
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Paramount has no knowledge of any promises or commitments made to President Trump other than those set forth in the settlement proposed by the mediator and accepted by the parties.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 July 2025
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The mediators and the U.S. would provide assurances about talks to end the war, but Israel isn't committing to that as part of the latest proposal, the official said.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Their student ambassador program is growing fast and new Claude Builder Clubs are popping up at universities around the world.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Wednesday saw Kardashian, a Balenciaga brand ambassador, dressed in a white latex Balenciaga dress with matching boot stilettos.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Gisela Rojas, a broker with Caissa Realty Investment, told el Nuevo Herald.—
Sarah Moreno
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Becker had run in high school but was working as a mortgage broker when, with his 60th birthday approaching, a friend persuaded him to try a marathon in Minnesota.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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