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
On Tuesday, the latest round of talks between ambassadors of Lebanon and Israel were set to take place at the State Department in Washington.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Officials also want people to know half of the Grand Prix course will remain open to the public and downtown ambassadors in yellow jackets will be available throughout the weekend to help people navigate the area.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
What’s needed now is a more authentic connection, where ambassadors do more than appear in campaigns.
—Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The brand also appointed tennis players Gabriel Diallo and Dayana Yastremska global brand ambassadors for 2026.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The problem is that those ambassadors don’t exist.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Councilmember Mai Vang was against sacrificing the ambassadors and again advocated to cut some long-vacant police department positions which could free up millions of dollars in the budget.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Mahudhee was laid to rest with full military honors at a ceremony in Malé, where thousands paid their respects including President Mohamed Muizzu, tourism and military officials and foreign ambassadors.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 20 May 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
Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Officials also want people to know half of the Grand Prix course will remain open to the public and downtown ambassadors in yellow jackets will be available throughout the weekend to help people navigate the area.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
What’s needed now is a more authentic connection, where ambassadors do more than appear in campaigns.
—Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The brand also appointed tennis players Gabriel Diallo and Dayana Yastremska global brand ambassadors for 2026.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The problem is that those ambassadors don’t exist.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Councilmember Mai Vang was against sacrificing the ambassadors and again advocated to cut some long-vacant police department positions which could free up millions of dollars in the budget.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Mahudhee was laid to rest with full military honors at a ceremony in Malé, where thousands paid their respects including President Mohamed Muizzu, tourism and military officials and foreign ambassadors.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 20 May 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
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Queen Letizia put a nearly two-year-old sandal back in rotation Tuesday at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, receiving representatives from Mamis Digitales in ecru & Other Stories block heels and a red wrap dress from the same label.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Dozens of representatives from local and county government and LGBTQ+ rights organizations attended the flag raising on Monday.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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At the same time, US envoys were holding regular talks with Iran over a potential new nuclear deal.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Foreign leaders have condemned his on-camera treatment of the detainees and several countries summoned Israeli envoys to air their concerns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The share of Chinese delegates, meanwhile, has fallen over the same period, as a host of government officials departed.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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If no one clears that threshold, the nominee will be decided at a Republican convention where delegates — not primary voters — make the final choice.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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The agreement was announced at a meeting of the three countries’ defense ministers in Singapore, with deliveries due next year.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Followers quickly criticized the religious gathering highlighting administration members, ministers and politicians who identify with the MAGA movement, including Franklin Graham, Mike Johnson, Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Ambassadors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambassadors. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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