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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Lastly, as Heather and Meredith’s rift continues to simmer, Mary tries to play peacemaker and encourages Meredith to buy her a necklace as a peace offering.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025
Enough to attempt to play peacemaker?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The leaders of two superpowers, once locked in a Cold War confrontation, became peacemakers.
—Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
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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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025
Enough to attempt to play peacemaker?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The leaders of two superpowers, once locked in a Cold War confrontation, became peacemakers.
—Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
This led to both Asuka and Sane attacking Ripley before Sky attempted to play peacemaker.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peacemaker
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacemaker. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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