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
The treasurer’s office is currently working on an ambassador program that will provide additional resources to baby bonds-eligible communities, and also provide feedback to the state about what additional needs are.
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2025
In its 30 plus years, the partnership has produced hundreds of ambassadors for German-Jewish relations on both sides of the Atlantic.
—Susan Greene Pallot, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
Amid mass starvation in Gaza, the U.S. ambassador to Israel said the leaders of Hamas aren't experiencing anything close to the famine-like conditions civilians are enduring.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Trump appointed Julie Fisher as ambassador to Belarus.
—Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2025
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2025
In its 30 plus years, the partnership has produced hundreds of ambassadors for German-Jewish relations on both sides of the Atlantic.
—Susan Greene Pallot, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
Amid mass starvation in Gaza, the U.S. ambassador to Israel said the leaders of Hamas aren't experiencing anything close to the famine-like conditions civilians are enduring.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Trump appointed Julie Fisher as ambassador to Belarus.
—Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambassador
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Russia's delegation includes only a few members of Putin's inner circle, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and Kirill Dmitriev, Russia's investment and trade envoy, as well as Ushakov.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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The two world leaders met for about three hours alongside senior Russian and U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff, and two Russian aides.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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The highest residential sale ever recorded in Pebble Beach, along the Central Coast, stands at $45 million, according to a representative of Sotheby’s.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to the representative, staff, vendors and crews are frequently reminded to minimize noise and they are encouraged to carpool or taxi to and from the property.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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One by one, delegates at the United Nations expressed support for a new panel of scientists who would advise countries on how to address chemicals and toxic waste.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the Honolulu convention, delegates unanimously passed a resolution to advocate for this federal incentive.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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Doria Medina, a former planning minister, has led the polls since June, with Quiroga trailing closely behind.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Prime minister's office in Jerusalem, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Ambassador.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambassador. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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