Synonyms of intermediary

intermediary 1 of 2

adjective

as in halfway

occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes

the bridal couple were regally ensconced in intermediary seats at the head table

Synonyms & Similar Words

• halfway
• intermediate
• middle
• medial
• mediate
• central
• median
• medium
• mid
• midmost
• nearest
• equidistant
• inner
• innermost
• in-between
• borderline
• inmost
• gray
• betwixt and between

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extreme
• outermost
• farthest
• remotest
• utmost
• furthest
• peripheral
• outer
• furthermost
• farthermost
• outmost

intermediary

2 of 2

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈmē-dē-ˌer-ē 

as in mediator

one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement

in the past he's served as an intermediary in several hostage situations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mediator
• negotiator
• broker
• middleman
• intermediate
• liaison
• ambassador
• intercessor
• buffer
• agent
• negotiant
• conciliator
• peacemaker
• attorney
• honest broker
• proxy
• go-between
• moderator
• adviser
• representative
• interceder
• referee
• envoy
• delegate
• interposer
• factor
• deputy
• judge
• messenger
• umpire
• bargainer
• troubleshooter
• emissary
• procurator
• arbiter
• arbitrator
• counselor
• legate
• reconciler
• medium
• pacificator
• pacifier
• busybody
• meddler
• appeaser
• interferer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intermediary

Adjective

This can be especially relevant for companies with suppliers, contractors, or subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and North America, where treasury operations might otherwise be dependent on overlapping banking hours and intermediary approval. — Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026

Several intermediary organizations have recently emerged to support this effort. — Peter Hailey, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Noun

Cloudflare’s new tool will work as an intermediary between websites and the AI agents that visit them. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Use that evidence to negotiate the intermediary’s compensation and decide how much capital to commit to expanding the channel. — Rishi Katdare, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026