as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
after all the bad blood on both sides, we need to find someone who hasn't been influenced and can act as an honest broker
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Recent Examples of honest broker
The have had to manage the balance between seeking to influence the president and remaining an honest broker.
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Gregory F. Treverton, The Conversation, 5 May 2025
The national security adviser is supposed to be an honest broker among the various national-security players.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 May 2025
Senate Republicans expressed doubt Wednesday that Russia would back the ceasefire and warned that Putin was not an honest broker.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
The Sun Devils won’t view them as honest brokers.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Gregory F. Treverton, The Conversation, 5 May 2025
The national security adviser is supposed to be an honest broker among the various national-security players.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 May 2025
Senate Republicans expressed doubt Wednesday that Russia would back the ceasefire and warned that Putin was not an honest broker.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
The Sun Devils won’t view them as honest brokers.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honest broker
Noun
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And while mediators such as the United States, Egypt and Qatar play key roles in setting the political conditions for deals, the ICRC alone is poised to facilitate such swaps.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The group called on mediators to step in and pressure Israel to curb its attacks.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
28 Oct. 2025
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Since attacks like SessionReaper can expose your personal data to criminal marketplaces, consider using a reputable data removal service that continuously scans and deletes your private information, such as your address, phone number and email, from data broker sites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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After Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary this summer, some high-end real-estate brokers confessed to having something of a freak-out.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
30 Oct. 2025
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Kevin Tyler Martin, a ransomware threat negotiator at cybersecurity provider DigitalMint, and Ryan Clifford Goldberg from Sygnia Cybersecurity Services, are allegedly behind the scheme, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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According to Disney, Connolly’s defection came at a critical time, as the company was beginning its billion-dollar license renewal negotiations with YouTube — with Connolly as lead negotiator.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Carved into 50,000 carats of jewels, the aquamarine became a global ambassador for Brazilian craftsmanship, cementing both the country’s reputation for fine gems and Sauer’s name in the industry.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
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But Nigeria does not currently have an ambassador or high profile special envoy to have helped get ahead of this.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Target used an intermediary to purchase garments from KOA Modas, a spokesperson told CNN.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia has also conveyed messages from Israel to Iran aimed at easing tensions, highlighting Moscow’s role as a key intermediary in regional diplomatic dynamics.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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That has given them a buffer and momentum which, while unseen in the final league table, has a huge bearing on how a season unfolds.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Her manager and romantic partner, Helen (Miriam Shor), serves as a buffer between Carol and everyone else.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Baton Rouge native was a political consultant and legislative liaison in his hometown before breaking into college athletics with LSU as director of external affairs in 2000 under then-chancellor and future NCAA president Mark Emmert.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The government established a liaison office at the prime minister’s office to coordinate the response.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The leaders of two superpowers, once locked in a Cold War confrontation, became peacemakers.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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This led to both Asuka and Sane attacking Ripley before Sky attempted to play peacemaker.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Honest broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honest%20broker. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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