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
  • The president said that his Board of Peace agreed to the plan with the support of mediators from Egypt, Turkey and Qatar.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 July 2026
  • Attempts by mediators to secure a 10-day ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz made no apparent progress.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 27 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
  • Part of it, just mechanically, is journalistic outlets using themselves as intermediaries for their advertisers to give them access to politicians and to celebrities.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • This can be accomplished by using AI gateways, which serve as a protective intermediary.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 July 2026
Definition of intermediary
Noun
  • Presidents specifically visited international hot spots, positioning themselves as global peacemakers.
    — Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of peacemaker
Noun
  • Christina Giaquinto is an organizing expert and spiritual life coach who served as a brand ambassador and organizing expert for Modular Closets.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The line between star, character and brand ambassador has disappeared.
    — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 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
  • Prime brokers Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America issued margin calls, and the fund ultimately sold its entire public equities book—longs and shorts alike—to a single unnamed buyer before Thursday’s open.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • The prime brokers for the fund, Situational Awareness, have been rushing to raise cash to meet margin requirements, the people said.
    — David Faber, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of broker
Noun
  • Finalizing a vocal liaison on the third level will be a priority throughout training camp.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • While continuing to lead CSU Sacramento, Wood will serve as a liaison to campus presidents and help guide the system’s work on repatriation, tribal consultation and support for Native students.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of liaison

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“Intercessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercessor. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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