as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
his genius as a conciliator is that he is able to convince both sides that they got everything they wanted
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliator
Noun
-
In an effort to keep negotiations from collapsing, Mr. Witkoff and Oman, which is acting as a mediator, are discussing creative options.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
28 May 2025 -
The announcement comes as Iran and the U.S. prepare for a fifth round of talks in Rome, with Oman once again serving as mediator.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
In addition to the usual five tools, Crow-Armstrong can also play peacemaker.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
-
Of the two species, however, dogs were the ones found to play peacemaker more often.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
Dakota Johnson stars as a disaffected matchmaker who’s disarmed by a suave private equity broker played by Pedro Pascal.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 June 2025
-
Employers aren’t just looking for a broker anymore.—
Tim Pratte,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
-
Genji’s liaisons, each marked by an exchange of poems, succeed one another so divertingly that their sorrows accumulate by stealth.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
-
The office's legislative liaison, Steve Knudson, declined comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
Noun
-
As for other content throughout the season, Love Island Australia star Callum Hole and Love Island USA alum Cely Vasquez will be serving as social ambassadors.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
3 June 2025
-
Johnson wore a sleek strapless Ferragamo look on Thursday for an event celebrating her new role as a Roberto Coin global ambassador.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
Noun
-
Regulating pharmacy benefits managers A measure designed to rein in the practices of pharmacy benefits managers, or PBMs — companies that act as intermediaries between drugmakers, insurance corporations and pharmacies — was approved with broad bipartisan support and is backed by Pritzker.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
-
In 2023, county officials scuttled negotiations by refusing to continue serving as an intermediary between the company and ICE after loud opposition from residents.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Conciliator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliator. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share