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as in ambassadors
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 delegates
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 envoys
Maduro’s envoys have reportedly sought to revive older air and land corridors through Central America, working with Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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
Out go the white busts, hunting boots and the envoys tasked with managing affairs on behalf of the empire.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg participated virtually, according to the official.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Reports of both antisemitism and Islamophobia have surged in Australia since October 2023, according to the offices of two separate envoys appointed to address the issue.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Trump’s other special envoys — including Steve Witkoff for the Middle East and Russia, Keith Kellogg for Ukraine and Massad Boulos for Africa — have also operated without confirmation.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 13 July 2025
But global health envoys say there has since been little sign of a change of heart.
—Olivia Le Poidevin, Reuters, 19 May 2025
Top envoys of all three countries are set to meet to discuss the ceasefire proposal starting Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
—Zach Lachance, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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
Out go the white busts, hunting boots and the envoys tasked with managing affairs on behalf of the empire.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg participated virtually, according to the official.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Reports of both antisemitism and Islamophobia have surged in Australia since October 2023, according to the offices of two separate envoys appointed to address the issue.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Trump’s other special envoys — including Steve Witkoff for the Middle East and Russia, Keith Kellogg for Ukraine and Massad Boulos for Africa — have also operated without confirmation.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 13 July 2025
But global health envoys say there has since been little sign of a change of heart.
—Olivia Le Poidevin, Reuters, 19 May 2025
Top envoys of all three countries are set to meet to discuss the ceasefire proposal starting Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
—Zach Lachance, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envoys
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In 2024, the Shibutanis returned to Korea as ambassadors for the PyeongChang Legacy Foundation.—
Alice Park,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Nintendo brand is king, and those mustachioed siblings are its most beloved ambassadors.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
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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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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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The video depicts deputies struggling to enter before getting inside and arresting demonstrators, who had been broadcasting demands that Stanford place divestment proposals on an upcoming Board of Trustees agenda.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Ventura County Sheriff's office said deputies found 67 pounds of marijuana, fentanyl, cocaine, promethazine, hundreds of oxycodone pills, six rifles and three handguns inside Baz's home in Van Nuys.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 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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Polls show that economic impacts are driving the voting bloc the most and Latino businesses across the country, from Miami to Los Angeles, are seeing a drop in foot traffic because of ICE agents targeting their communities.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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But in 1991, federal agents charged him with lying and continuing to traffic drugs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Defense attorneys, meanwhile, argued the protesters actions were driven by humanitarian concerns, not criminal intent.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The two attorneys made a slew of arguments to defend their position, including that the pair of lawmakers did not have legal standing to bring a suit related to their official duties in the first place.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Envoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envoys. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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