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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 ambassadors
And the desk chairs weave a story of Nevis, adorned with nods to its lush flora and playful green vervet monkeys, the iconic ambassadors of the island.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
In recent years, Bohon became one of 120 ambassadors selected for the #IfThenSheCan exhibit, which encourages girls to pursue careers in STEM.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Burberry launched an extensive Lunar New Year campaign in mid-December, with Chinese brand ambassadors and a pop-up boutique and ice rink in Beijing.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Candlelight flickered against vibrant tanzanite, sky blue topaz and canary yellow diamonds on Tuesday night at Sunset Tower Hotel, where Pomellato gathered brand ambassadors and celebrity stylists to mark the reopening of its Beverly Hills flagship, unveiled in October.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Then after the ceremony, per Elle, some celebs, including the Clooneys, celebrated the opening of Omega House, which will be home base for that brand’s ambassadors throughout the games.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Volunteer ambassadors are also called upon to build relationships in their communities, represent Rebuilding Together in a positive, welcoming way and support outreach by attending events and sharing resources .
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The department has used its posts on X and other social media sites for years to share everything from policy announcements and speeches by the secretary of state and ambassadors, to fact sheets for travelers and images from around the world.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
Past Olympic mascots Olympic and Paralympic mascots are considered ambassadors embodying the spirit of the games, according to the Olympics.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
In recent years, Bohon became one of 120 ambassadors selected for the #IfThenSheCan exhibit, which encourages girls to pursue careers in STEM.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Burberry launched an extensive Lunar New Year campaign in mid-December, with Chinese brand ambassadors and a pop-up boutique and ice rink in Beijing.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Candlelight flickered against vibrant tanzanite, sky blue topaz and canary yellow diamonds on Tuesday night at Sunset Tower Hotel, where Pomellato gathered brand ambassadors and celebrity stylists to mark the reopening of its Beverly Hills flagship, unveiled in October.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Then after the ceremony, per Elle, some celebs, including the Clooneys, celebrated the opening of Omega House, which will be home base for that brand’s ambassadors throughout the games.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Volunteer ambassadors are also called upon to build relationships in their communities, represent Rebuilding Together in a positive, welcoming way and support outreach by attending events and sharing resources .
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The department has used its posts on X and other social media sites for years to share everything from policy announcements and speeches by the secretary of state and ambassadors, to fact sheets for travelers and images from around the world.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
Past Olympic mascots Olympic and Paralympic mascots are considered ambassadors embodying the spirit of the games, according to the Olympics.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambassadors
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The new plan was put forward by representatives from a South End, Roxbury and Newmarket community working group that focuses on Mass and Cass.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The union’s leadership council convened a call with player representatives from all 30 clubs on Tuesday evening to discuss Clark’s resignation and determine new leadership.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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At the end of last week, after another long day of talks in Abu Dhabi, Ukraine’s envoys huddled around a phone for a call with their boss, who was waiting in Kyiv to hear their report.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Trade envoys are usually barred from sharing sensitive or commercial documents under confidentiality rules.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Ideas spawned at the Stevenson estate went on to reform the way party convention delegates were chosen.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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On July 27, 1942, Blanchardon had no trouble persuading the delegates of the municipal council of Cannes to sign the resolution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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But government ministers made clear the intent was to increase settlement and entrench Israel’s grip on the land.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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In Chicago, ministers have been hit with projectiles and violently arrested.—
Laura E. Alexander,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Ambassadors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambassadors. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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