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
McQueen wore a driver’s suit in the film featuring a Heuer patch, largely to emulate his friend Jo Siffert, the real-life racing driver who served as Heuer’s first brand ambassador.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Raised in San Francisco but educated in Oxford, Traina previously sold ventures to companies including Microsoft, Mastercard, and Intuit before later serving as US ambassador to Austria, a role once held decades earlier by his grandfather.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The 31-year-old, who will be playing fellow Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk in the quarterfinals at the French Open, has joined Tiva as an ambassador and an investor.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
As the campaign’s ambassador, Renna takes a diplomatic view on the debate.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Raised in San Francisco but educated in Oxford, Traina previously sold ventures to companies including Microsoft, Mastercard, and Intuit before later serving as US ambassador to Austria, a role once held decades earlier by his grandfather.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The 31-year-old, who will be playing fellow Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk in the quarterfinals at the French Open, has joined Tiva as an ambassador and an investor.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
As the campaign’s ambassador, Renna takes a diplomatic view on the debate.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambassador
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Miami Herald sources said Anido Cuesta, who lives in Spain, has been traveling to foreign nations lately as an unofficial envoy for his stepfather.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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However, this gradually fades as Rimbaud goes from an adventurous youth in London and Paris to a forward-thinking colonial envoy in Algeria decades later — a passage of time marked by theatrical lighting cues — and Draper’s performance turns inward, becoming meaningfully introspective.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Weiss and Bilton were present, along with CBS News president Tom Cibrowski and a human resources representative, according to a source.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Phelan still serves in the House as the representative for District 21 in Beaumont, Texas.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Speaking between ballots, Tafoya repeatedly reminded delegates about the importance of winning the general election, while Schwarze encouraged them not to compromise their principles.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Frederiksen said Tafoya's broadcasting career could be an asset in a primary race, though her appeal to convention delegates remains an open question.—
Liz Christy,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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In March, India’s home minister declared that the fight against Naxalism had been won – to thunderous applause in parliament.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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China’s participation has been notably low-key — defense minister Dong Jun missed it for a second year in a row.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Ambassador.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambassador. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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