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
These companies hire freelance brand ambassadors to promote local businesses by handing out fliers, pitching services, or introducing new products to the community.
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Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Gomez advanced from being a participant in MESA to being a tutor and ambassador.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
The fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger announced Monday that Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had been hired as a global brand ambassador and creative collaborator.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Gomez advanced from being a participant in MESA to being a tutor and ambassador.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
The fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger announced Monday that Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had been hired as a global brand ambassador and creative collaborator.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambassador
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An attempt to fill the gap failed after the US rejected MTN chairman Mcebisi Jonas’ credentials to serve as special envoy.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The deployments have made Iranian diplomatic envoys even more dubious that American peace efforts are sincere.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Perry's representative confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday that the workers were eventually allowed to hold onto the gift cards after confusion was cleared up.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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If Republicans are able to succeed in their efforts, Kansas City would be represented by three Republican representatives, two of whom would be freshmen.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Attendees, including some who had been chosen as convention delegates in the previous week, lined up to talk them after after the speeches.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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His influence extends across the MENA region and beyond as the main curator for the European Film Festival in Riyadh, a consultant for the Hollywood Arab Film Festival, and the Egyptian delegate for the Film O’Clock Festival.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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On Friday, Khalid Aleisir, the minister of culture, information, antiquities and Tourism condemned the attack and called for designating the RSF a terrorist organization and prosecuting its members.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Ambassador.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambassador. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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