as in representatives
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
In 2024, transit ambassadors earned an average of $38,027 in regular pay, excluding part-time workers, according to data RT released to The Sacramento Bee.
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Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
That CEOs have become the de facto ambassadors of American economic and democratic values is not a testament to corporate statesmanship but a reflection of how far institutional credibility has eroded.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
For a deeper hands-on experience, EN-NOBLE offers immersive cultural experiences through specialty food tours and live cooking demonstrations led by cultural ambassadors from around the world including Africa, Asia and South America.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Comedic actor and entertainer Zizan Razak and actor Jack Tan have been confirmed as new ambassadors for the festival, known as MIFFest.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Commercial conversations Earlier this month, the UK government convened a meeting of defense companies to meet ambassadors and defense attaches from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq and Jordan.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
These companies hire freelance brand ambassadors to promote local businesses by handing out fliers, pitching services, or introducing new products to the community.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
We are coached by ALE to be Antarctic ambassadors, encouraging people to care about—and protect—a place far from daily life.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The Herbert sisters are ambassadors of Alo Yoga and have worked with brands such as Versace, Gucci and Calvin Klein.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
That CEOs have become the de facto ambassadors of American economic and democratic values is not a testament to corporate statesmanship but a reflection of how far institutional credibility has eroded.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
For a deeper hands-on experience, EN-NOBLE offers immersive cultural experiences through specialty food tours and live cooking demonstrations led by cultural ambassadors from around the world including Africa, Asia and South America.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Comedic actor and entertainer Zizan Razak and actor Jack Tan have been confirmed as new ambassadors for the festival, known as MIFFest.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Commercial conversations Earlier this month, the UK government convened a meeting of defense companies to meet ambassadors and defense attaches from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq and Jordan.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
These companies hire freelance brand ambassadors to promote local businesses by handing out fliers, pitching services, or introducing new products to the community.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
We are coached by ALE to be Antarctic ambassadors, encouraging people to care about—and protect—a place far from daily life.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The Herbert sisters are ambassadors of Alo Yoga and have worked with brands such as Versace, Gucci and Calvin Klein.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambassadors
Noun
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Although Lee opted to not watch in person Wednesday, other Hornets representatives sat courtside.—
Alex Zietlow
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Pay increase would help Legislature Scott Maxwell hit the nail on the head with his March 29 column advocating for a pay increase for Florida state senators and representatives.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The deployments have made Iranian diplomatic envoys even more dubious that American peace efforts are sincere.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Trump told Fox Business that talks did occur Sunday night, involving special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, facilitated by Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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James Jack’s 1775 ride from Charlotte to Philadelphia to deliver the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence to congressional delegates.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Attendees, including some who had been chosen as convention delegates in the previous week, lined up to talk them after after the speeches.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Likewise Winston Churchill and his ministers realized that one of their most formidable tools was that famous truth-teller the British Broadcasting Corporation.—
Max Hastings,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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The finance ministers of Spain and four other European countries are urging the European Union to impose a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy companies, concerned that surging oil and gas prices driven by the war in Iran will fuel inflation and strain households.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Ambassadors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambassadors. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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