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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Launched in 2007 and considered to be among the hospitality industry’s highest honors, the Spirited Awards are part of the annual Tales of the Cocktail festival held in New Orleans in July, honoring the top bars, bartenders, brand ambassadors, and spirits journalists from around the world.
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Forbes Staff, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
As the ambassador gets very worked up and Napoleon silently smirks, Antonin sets the pyramid on fire.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Dres Tha Beatnik, a beloved figure in Atlanta’s underground hip-hop scene and a respected cultural ambassador, has passed away at the age of 51.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025
Johnson wore a sleek strapless Ferragamo look on Thursday for an event celebrating her new role as a Roberto Coin global ambassador.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
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Forbes Staff, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
As the ambassador gets very worked up and Napoleon silently smirks, Antonin sets the pyramid on fire.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Dres Tha Beatnik, a beloved figure in Atlanta’s underground hip-hop scene and a respected cultural ambassador, has passed away at the age of 51.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025
Johnson wore a sleek strapless Ferragamo look on Thursday for an event celebrating her new role as a Roberto Coin global ambassador.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambassador
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President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff meet with Iranian officials for five round of talks aimed at reaching a deal.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Steve Witkoff, the president's Middle East envoy, was set to hold a sixth round of talks with Iran in the Gulf state of Oman on Sunday.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
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Uber and Lyft representatives blasted the ordinance, while a crowd with the Chicago Gig Alliance organized by the Service Employees International Union Local 1 and Mechanics Local 701 packed the room and loudly chanted throughout the hearing.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Guests visiting Disneyland and Walt Disney World will be able to find reservations across the parks more easily thanks to a slew of new features launched this June, a Disney representative confirmed to PEOPLE.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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But signs the union was struggling to coalesce around a candidate became apparent earlier this week when no resolution was brought at the final delegate assembly before early voting begins on Saturday.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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Trying to build culture and delegate at the same time?—
Jimmie Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Reuters — India’s government is urgently inspecting all Boeing 787s after a devastating Air India crash that claimed at least 270 lives this week, the aviation minister said on Saturday, adding that the authorities were investigating all possible causes.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
14 June 2025
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Although it’s been ordaining openly gay ministers since the 1970s, UCC isn’t the only church opening its doors to LGBTQ+ worshippers.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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“Ambassador.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambassador. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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