1
as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
most of the industrialized nations of the world sent emissaries to the conference on global warming
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2
as in spy
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country
the embassy's staff likely contains at least one emissary who reports to the home country's chief of intelligence
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Recent Examples of emissary
When Trump was running for President in 2016, at least one emissary from the campaign suggested to the Emirati rulers that Trump’s deal with Sajwani gave them an in.
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
On the night of the procedural vote, as House Republican leadership sent emissaries to find that missing group of holdouts, many were secretly gathered in Texas Congressman Chip Roy's office.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 22 July 2025
So, Harry had to send some emissaries — including Meredith Maines, his and Meghan Markle’s new chief communications officer — to meet with Charles’ people about beginning a rapprochement.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 July 2025
This realization leads her down a dangerous path with Anthony Ramos’ Parker Robbins or The Hood, who approaches her through his emissary John (Manny Montana).
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
On the night of the procedural vote, as House Republican leadership sent emissaries to find that missing group of holdouts, many were secretly gathered in Texas Congressman Chip Roy's office.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 22 July 2025
So, Harry had to send some emissaries — including Meredith Maines, his and Meghan Markle’s new chief communications officer — to meet with Charles’ people about beginning a rapprochement.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 July 2025
This realization leads her down a dangerous path with Anthony Ramos’ Parker Robbins or The Hood, who approaches her through his emissary John (Manny Montana).
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emissary
Noun
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For instance, a new version of its iconic Nulu fabric — Warm Nulu — hit store shelves this November, striking a chord with the brand’s local ambassadors.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The ambassador stabbed Berry during the struggle, the Sheriff’s Office said.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Netanyahu said the country would continue trying to bring home the bodies of Israelis still being held across enemy lines, such as Eli Cohen, an Israeli spy hung in Damascus in 1965.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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And lately, Prime’s recommendations algorithm seems to have taken a shine to it — perhaps mistaking it for a sharp spy game as its human predecessors did, or perhaps not.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Nigeria does not currently have an ambassador or high profile special envoy to have helped get ahead of this.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lutfey Siddiqi, the special envoy for international affairs in Bangladesh’s interim government, also said at the Fortune Global Forum that his country’s young demographic is key to economic progress, making an oil analogy to explain how Bangladesh should leverage that advantage.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The woman, Marimar Martinez, is accused of closely pursuing the agent and ramming into his car.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The team settled for adding TE Josh Whyle and defensive lineman Arron Mosby from the practice squad to the active roster, but Green Bay is apparently in on one prominent free-agent defensive back as well.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Deborah Lavioletta, a lifelong Detroiter and 73-year-old pharmaceutical representative, was seated on a media podium, swaying to the music behind two younger women dancing enthusiastically at a cocktail table.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of the Supreme Court justices, including those in the conservative majority, cast a skeptical eye on the sweeping duties as representatives for the administration and the petitioners made their cases over the course of more than three hours.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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Muhammad Ali Hadid, a senior member of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, was eliminated in Nabatieh, while another operative was struck in Ayta ash Shab after being seen collecting intelligence on Israeli positions.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Seasoned political operatives and experienced business executives Steve Silverman and Carrie Goux will lead the Washington office.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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This is why the delegates translated it into multiple languages immediately and sent copies intended for King Louis XVI of France and King Carlos III of Spain on the first ship bound for Europe on July 8.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Former defense minister Kim is also on trial on charges related to the martial law declaration.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The conference is being led by COP30 president André Corrêa do Lago, Brazil’s vice minister for climate, energy and environment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Emissary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emissary. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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