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as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the president sent the secretary of state as his personal envoy to gain the support of the country's allies
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as in deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
one of the students was chosen as the club's envoy in meetings with the principal
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Recent Examples of envoy
Besides the driver, an amiable man who was happy to explain how the shredder worked, only a few nervous schoolchildren stood around, supervised by a woman with a badge that identified her as an envoy of the library.
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Mary Norris, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Negotiations have continued by phone after Trump called off his envoys’ trip to Pakistan last week, the president said.
—Toqa Ezzidin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Negotiations have continued by phone after Trump called off his envoys' trip to Pakistan last week, the president said.
—Arkansas Online, 1 May 2026
Germany and France are among the countries that vented frustration in a meeting of EU envoys, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Jorge Valero, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026
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Mary Norris, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Negotiations have continued by phone after Trump called off his envoys’ trip to Pakistan last week, the president said.
—Toqa Ezzidin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Negotiations have continued by phone after Trump called off his envoys' trip to Pakistan last week, the president said.
—Arkansas Online, 1 May 2026
Germany and France are among the countries that vented frustration in a meeting of EU envoys, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Jorge Valero, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envoy
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The state will select the winner from among Brown and four other finalists in July, and that teacher will serve one year as a state ambassador for teachers.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The first 70 cars in line will receive free gas courtesy of the film and its ambassadors, with merch also being handed out on-site while supplies last.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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Pursued by legendary lawman Pat Garrett and his ambitious young deputy, Ross takes refuge at a remote homestead ravaged by diphtheria.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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The deputy then spoke with the boy, who said the water bottle Schuman threw hit him on the side of his stomach and knocked his phone down.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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State delegates wrote a letter to Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, claiming there has been a lack of transparency surrounding the leak.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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They are given the task of hosting world leaders, dignitaries, and delegates—and, as every Southerner knows, that means serving up the perfect menu.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The representative said that the club remedied the citations within 48 hours and passed its next inspection, though the downstairs kitchen remains closed due to renovations.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Elizabeth Gower, a representative for the Dome’s ownership group, opened the call with a brief presentation about the venue and a request that a liquor license be granted in perpetuity, as the company’s current permit with the city was set to expire.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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The Malian defense minister was among those killed in the initial attacks after a suicide truck bomber targeted his home near the capitol Bamako.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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Government ministers have insisted that now is not the moment for a change at the top.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The debate also reflected the broader political moment, with several candidates positioning themselves either as defenders of California’s current direction or as agents of course correction on public safety, cost of living, and trust in government.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Though many people come to far West Texas for its isolation—the Unabomber’s slightly less reclusive brother did a stint here in the eighties, living at first in a crude underground shelter—Miller said that immigration-enforcement agents have been an intrusive presence for many years.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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An attorney for Sohail did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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If the divorce paperwork does not address the loan, or if your former spouse cannot qualify to refinance, talk with your family law attorney about your options.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Envoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envoy. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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