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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Even so, the traditional experience factor still worries some people tracking his confirmation — as does the fact that Gor has also been tapped as special envoy in the region, a portfolio that will mirror the countries included in the State Department’s bureau.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ahead of the 12-day conflict, Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff had been in active diplomatic conversations to try to secure a new nuclear deal with Iran.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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Commissioner Brendan Johnson works for a state representative while also voting on county measures related to the Legislature.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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As the show opens on Wednesday, the Monaco Yacht Summit will present dialogue among experts, engineers, yacht buyers, and representatives with panel discussions focused on industry trends and superyacht evolution.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Buttigieg ran for president in the 2020 Democratic primary and made history as the first openly gay candidate to win a state primary after capturing the most delegates in Iowa.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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Most models, such as OAuth or token exchange, assume the agent is a mere assistant and not a delegate.—
Khurram Akhtar,
Forbes.com,
21 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 1 Sep. 2025.
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