intercessor

noun

Definition of intercessornext
as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement eventually, they hired an intercessor, because they were getting nowhere on their own

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Recent Examples of intercessor As a minister and intercessor, Martin was known for leading prayer, teaching Bible study, and guiding followers in cultivating a dedicated prayer life. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercessor
  1. mediator
  2. negotiator
  3. intermediary
  4. peacemaker
  5. ambassador
  6. conciliator
  7. broker
  8. liaison
Noun
  • Iran also broadened its retaliatory strikes, hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and mediator Qatar.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 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 mediator
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance — the administration’s lead negotiator with Iran — has suggested that military force alone won’t be enough to fully dismantle Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • An Iranian negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim deal signed about a month ago and aimed at permanently ending the fighting.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
Definition of negotiator
Noun
  • Baleba remains the oven-ready Premier League option In August 2025, United used intermediaries to explore a deal for Carlos Baleba with Brighton.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • The margin previously fragmented across intermediaries flows back, in meaningful part, to the carrier that orchestrated the trip.
    — Somit Goyal, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of intermediary
Noun
  • Wells' parents have described him as a peacemaker who shied away from confrontation, and his football coach at Southwest Mississippi Community College said the wide receiver was sociable and the type of person who never met a stranger.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Witnesses said the Knicks guard attempted to act as a peacemaker, putting himself between the clashing parties in an effort to de-escalate the fight.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of peacemaker
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
  • The billionaire owner of Fertitta Entertainment was sworn in as ambassador to Italy in 2025.
    — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of ambassador
Noun
  • Newsom, who is a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, has been taking heavy criticism from within his own party over his efforts — in part through his new podcast — to cast himself in the role of conciliator.
    — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Definition of conciliator
Noun
  • Lozier is a real estate broker from Paris who lives part-time in Miami and runs a property management company called VoilaRentals.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Some brokers have no minimum deposit, while others require an initial investment.
    — Elizabeth Gravier,Dan Avery, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of broker
Noun
  • Former elections liaison Dallas Woodhouse resigned earlier this month following reporting on those communications.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Anderson talked about the importance of fostering a good relationship with your FLO, or finds liaison officer, who decides whether or not something is recordable.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of liaison

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“Intercessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercessor. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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