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
  • In the days before the midterms, Qatari mediators had plunged into a fresh round of furtive diplomacy between the United States and Iran, but talks are still at an impasse.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Negotiations will continue Friday with the help of federal mediators, the PMA said.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of mediator
Noun
  • The midterm elections results were also watched closely in Tehran, where Iran’s chief negotiator and parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, issued a warning Wednesday.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Buckner is the lead House Democratic negotiator on the stadium issue.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of negotiator
Noun
  • The bottom line is that Doc Rivers’ most critical comments about Giannis remain available for all to hear on a podcast, while his apology merely was passed along through an ESPN intermediary.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The brands poised for success are those that are actively interrogating their catalog’s purpose, data structure and defensive posture against AI intermediaries.
    — Zohar Gilad, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of intermediary
Noun
  • Yurlady eventually acts as peacemaker, writing to the daughter that her father is a decent man, and didn’t hurt her.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Rita, whose parents were renowned as peacemakers, forgave her husband's killers.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of peacemaker
Noun
  • Stewart had worn a white sweater with Olympic rings on the front in the episode to match with Melvin, who had dressed up like Olympics superfan and ambassador Snoop Dogg.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Convinced by the gesture, Dench went on to play Aereon in the 2004 film, the elemental ambassador who guides Riddick (Diesel) through his tumultuous travels to rescue his old allies and confront the head of the Necromonger empire.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of ambassador
Noun
  • Lee, resplendent in a bright orange and blue pinstriped suit with matching hat, stood from his front-row seat, seemingly serving as conciliator.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • 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
  • Currently, investing in foreign securities involves going through brokers and other middlemen who demand hefty fees and take days to process transactions.
    — Gordon Liao, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Other data brokers may still have your name, home address, phone number and information about your relatives.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of broker
Noun
  • Raman political strategist Jeff Millman told The Times on Monday that Cheng, who served as a liaison between the campaign and various digital content creators, had been terminated.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • However, Central Florida election supervisors are not reporting any problems with their local postal service liaisons.
    — Christie Zizo, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of liaison

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“Intercessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercessor. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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