peacemaker
noun
peace·mak·er
ˈpēs-mā-kər 
: one who makes peace especially by reconciling parties at variance
Examples of peacemaker in a Sentence
She acted as peacemaker in the dispute.
the former diplomat is coming out of retirement to lend his talents as a peacemaker to these crucial negotiations
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The world did not become more peaceful and democratic, despite the efforts of Norwegian peacemakers.
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Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
The Nazarene saved his kindest words for the meek, the poor, the peacemakers — who are sorely lacking in Pratt’s caravan of disaffected liberals, Trumpers and the wealthy.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Tom Thorstad rose to the rank of staff sergeant and was working counter-intelligence in Lebanon, where the Marines were serving as peacemakers in the civil war between Muslim and Christian factions.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
At their best, judges are peacemakers.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
The Nazarene saved his kindest words for the meek, the poor, the peacemakers — who are sorely lacking in Pratt’s caravan of disaffected liberals, Trumpers and the wealthy.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Tom Thorstad rose to the rank of staff sergeant and was working counter-intelligence in Lebanon, where the Marines were serving as peacemakers in the civil war between Muslim and Christian factions.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
At their best, judges are peacemakers.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacemaker. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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