conciliators

noun

plural of conciliator
as in mediators
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

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  1. mediators
  2. negotiators
  3. peacemakers
  4. brokers
  5. intermediaries
  6. ambassadors
  7. liaisons
Noun
  • Qatar and Pakistan have acted as mediators between Iran and the US.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • This is creating an entirely new way of communicating, where autonomous systems act as mediators in our online engagement.
    — Sammy Ahmed, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of mediators
Noun
  • This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Definition of negotiators
Noun
  • When peacemakers finally pried apart Slaughter and Dropo, Slaughter had his jersey ripped, but Dropo had taken the more telling punches.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • The world did not become more peaceful and democratic, despite the efforts of Norwegian peacemakers.
    — Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
Definition of peacemakers
Noun
  • Some brokers have no minimum deposit, while others require an initial investment.
    — Elizabeth Gravier,Dan Avery, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Where data broker profiles get your information Most people assume data brokers get information the same way hackers do, through breaches, weak passwords or phishing links.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of brokers
Noun
  • Tax relief companies like Optima Tax Relief and Community Tax act as intermediaries between taxpayers and the IRS.
    — Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • But the league has gone beyond explaining its side to the intermediaries known as the media.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of intermediaries
Noun
  • Joanne Goh, founder and president of MIFFest, delivered the welcome address alongside this year’s festival ambassadors, Bront Palarae, Daiyan Trisha and Jack Tan.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2026
  • Among those who have received Sagamores have been astronauts, presidents, ambassadors, musicians, and politicians who have contributed greatly to Hoosier heritage.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of ambassadors
Noun
  • Last year’s Tour was storylined by Evenepoel’s future, creating the impression that the race is filled with covert liaisons, meetings taking place over budget hotel coffee and in the shadows of the paddock buses.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Dillin believes there could be neighborhood film liaisons, a neutral party with actual film experience who can educate neighbors and merchants on challenges and explain the realities of a film shoot.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Definition of liaisons
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