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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
  • Preclinical research also suggests that quinoa saponins may reduce the production of inflammatory mediators and pro-inflammatory molecules.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Qatar has been an important mediator in the US-Iran conflict.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of mediator
Noun
  • During negotiations to set up the fund, one negotiator emphasized the need for resources to be accessible within 24 to 48 hours of a climate disaster.
    — Tarun Gopalakrishnan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The union’s chief negotiator, Bobby Roy, said bargaining remains paused Thursday.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of negotiator
Noun
  • Coach 4 said none of his current players used an intermediary.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Viviana Urrego-Rojas, accused of coordinating intermediaries from Texas, appeared in February.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of intermediary
Noun
  • Because of this movement, most people in the world have now seen women who are astronauts, union organizers and farmers, liberators and peacemakers.
    — Gloria Steinem, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The nonprofit hopes to add at least two more peacemakers soon.
    — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of peacemaker
Noun
  • Iran’s ambassador to Russia also said in February 2025 that Tehran and Moscow no longer needed SWIFT for bilateral banking relations and were using their own confidential bank-messaging systems.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Speaking of which, our final fancy-breakfast-table showdown of the season, in which Byron and Secretary Mullins manage to win the ever-begrudging Russian ambassador Maxim Petrov over to their plan.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 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
  • The company said current logistics networks operate through various brokers, carriers, internal teams and warehouses that only optimize their own portion of the process.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Now, the apartment is back on the market — as cheerfully over the top as ever in the listing photos — with Compass brokers Haley Venn and Carl Gambino, who declined to comment.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of broker
Noun
  • In December 2025, Hunt posted a video describing his time as a diplomatic liaison officer in Saudi Arabia after the US operation that killed Osama bin Laden.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Kang was appointed in 2025 to serve as Bass’ liaison to the film community.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of liaison

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“Intercessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercessor. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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