ambassador

noun

am-ˈba-sə-dər How to pronounce ambassador (audio)
Definition of ambassadornext
as in envoy
a person sent on a mission to represent another a beloved entertainer who has often been sent abroad by the president as his country's goodwill ambassador

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Recent Examples of ambassador Najera lives in Playa del Carmen now on Mexico’s east coast, working for the Mavs as an ambassador to Mexico. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026 Seems like a job for an art-loving, restaurant-owning Italian ambassador, Tilman Fertitta! — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026 Stewart had worn a white sweater with an American flag and Olympic rings on the front in the episode to match with Melvin, who had dressed up like Olympics superfan and ambassador Snoop Dogg. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 Last 3 games vs a now 5 loss VA team, a now 6 loss Cal team, and now 4 loss NC St team that's interviewing cringy past subway ambassador for HC. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ambassador
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  1. envoy
  2. representative
  3. delegate
  4. minister
Noun
  • The outlet also reported Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff are pushing for a diplomatic course rather than resuming strikes.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, China will send a special envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early to mid-November, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters Monday.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of envoy
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  • The Times reached out to the actor’s representatives for details including the birth date and gender of the child but did not hear back.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Haaland’s jewelry—firefly earrings and a beaded necklace—nodded at the style of accessories that is representative of Native style and fashion.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of representative
Noun
  • Yet inside the exhibition halls, delegates from around the world gathered to discuss investment, announce partnerships and explore technological solutions to the energy crisis.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Miss Universe 2026 will take place in Puerto Rico, with up to 120 delegates from around the world expected to participate.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of delegate
Noun
  • Previously, 13 people had been charged, including a government minister, but no trial was held as the probe stalled.
    — MARKO DROBNJAKOVIC, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Tedros, an ethnic Tigrayan, served as Ethiopia’s foreign minister and health minister when the Tigray People’s Liberation Front dominated the country’s ruling coalition.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
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