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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
For instance, a new version of its iconic Nulu fabric — Warm Nulu — hit store shelves this November, striking a chord with the brand’s local ambassadors.
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Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
That our influencers are tastemakers on a global stage, not just regional ambassadors.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
The brand has built a loyal following among campers, surfers, hunters and rodeo athletes, many of whom now serve as brand ambassadors.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Jungkook joined the Calvin Klein family of ambassadors in 2023, modeling that year's spring collection with his shaggy mullet hairstyle.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Lee insisted that transit ambassadors, who would total 50 with the additional money, needed a large share of the new funding.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Officials and ambassadors were appointed, including ministers of foreign affairs, infrastructure and defense.
—Richard Collett, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
At the event, Vonn takes pictures with a group of former scholarship recipients who now serve as youth ambassadors; in that role, these young women talk to adolescent girls about subjects like self-confidence, body image, and emotional intelligence.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Jonas Brothers, who are Stand Up to Cancer ambassadors, gave a surprise performance during the 2025 World Series that had some baseball fans taking to social media to criticize their appearance.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
That our influencers are tastemakers on a global stage, not just regional ambassadors.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
The brand has built a loyal following among campers, surfers, hunters and rodeo athletes, many of whom now serve as brand ambassadors.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Jungkook joined the Calvin Klein family of ambassadors in 2023, modeling that year's spring collection with his shaggy mullet hairstyle.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Lee insisted that transit ambassadors, who would total 50 with the additional money, needed a large share of the new funding.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Officials and ambassadors were appointed, including ministers of foreign affairs, infrastructure and defense.
—Richard Collett, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
At the event, Vonn takes pictures with a group of former scholarship recipients who now serve as youth ambassadors; in that role, these young women talk to adolescent girls about subjects like self-confidence, body image, and emotional intelligence.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Jonas Brothers, who are Stand Up to Cancer ambassadors, gave a surprise performance during the 2025 World Series that had some baseball fans taking to social media to criticize their appearance.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambassadors
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The world’s diplomats must refuse to seat or recognise Min Aung Hlaing or his representatives at any summit or ministerial meeting.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Maduro’s envoys have reportedly sought to revive older air and land corridors through Central America, working with Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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For many countries, such as Kenya and Lesotho, the deal has been a cornerstone of trade with the US, and envoys from across the continent have traveled to Washington in recent weeks to lobby for AGOA’s extension.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Because once Congress delegates by a bare majority and the president signs it, and of course, every president would sign a law that gives them more authority, Congress can't take that back without a supermajority.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Multiple high-ranking military officials with connections to the Rocket Force, including two former defense ministers, have been removed from their posts in the last two years alone, with official reports hinting at corruption related to the PLA’s uptick in the procurement of weapons.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Diplomats and ministers requested screenings.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Ambassadors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambassadors. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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