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, the Shibutanis returned to Korea as ambassadors for the PyeongChang Legacy Foundation.
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Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
The Nintendo brand is king, and those mustachioed siblings are its most beloved ambassadors.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Drawing on consumer surveys, bartender interviews, global data, and its network of brand ambassadors, the spirits brand has uncovered the key trends taking over in 2026.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
As the war games unfolded, the ambassadors to China from countries that make up the Quad grouping, formed to conduct security dialogue, convened in Beijing on Tuesday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
The singer and actor have been UNICEF Goodwill ambassadors since 2013 and 2009, respectively.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Barnett and Penn also serve as Chiefs ambassadors.
—Rashad Alexander
december 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
Finally, stop by the Wildcoast station; our ambassadors will be north of the Scripps Pier nearly every weekend of January.
—Lillie Mulligan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Ilan Wurman, a law professor at the University of Minnesota, pointed out that children of ambassadors living in foreign countries are offered citizenship under the United States.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Dec. 2025
Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
The Nintendo brand is king, and those mustachioed siblings are its most beloved ambassadors.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Drawing on consumer surveys, bartender interviews, global data, and its network of brand ambassadors, the spirits brand has uncovered the key trends taking over in 2026.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
As the war games unfolded, the ambassadors to China from countries that make up the Quad grouping, formed to conduct security dialogue, convened in Beijing on Tuesday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
The singer and actor have been UNICEF Goodwill ambassadors since 2013 and 2009, respectively.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Barnett and Penn also serve as Chiefs ambassadors.
—Rashad Alexander
december 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
Finally, stop by the Wildcoast station; our ambassadors will be north of the Scripps Pier nearly every weekend of January.
—Lillie Mulligan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Ilan Wurman, a law professor at the University of Minnesota, pointed out that children of ambassadors living in foreign countries are offered citizenship under the United States.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Dec. 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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This talk is presented as both a Tiger Talk and as part of the IFFR Pro Dialogues program of industry panels for industry and press delegates at the festival.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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China sent close to 800 delegates.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela’s new president, but the country’s powerful defense and interior ministers could decide the future of Chavismo — and the nation.—
Terrence McCoy,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Diosdado Cabello and Vladimir Padrino, two of Maduro’s most important ministers, have made a point of speaking publicly many times over the weekend.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Ambassadors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambassadors. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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