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intercessors

noun

plural of intercessor
as in mediators
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 Synonyms for intercessors
  1. mediators
  2. negotiators
  3. intermediaries
  4. peacemakers
  5. ambassadors
  6. liaisons
  7. brokers
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
  • Reuters reported that Rezaei said Washington would have to end the war and unfreeze Iranian funds overseas, with other conditions relayed through mediators.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mediators
Noun
  • This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Definition of negotiators
Noun
  • Through the Spain Audiovisual Hub Plan, SETT provides financing and equity or quasi-equity investments, either directly to companies in the sector or through financial intermediaries active in the audiovisual industry.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The result was that, by the end of the shoot of that first season, Lipes was no longer talking to her; their communications took place through intermediaries.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of intermediaries
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 peacemakers
Noun
  • In every other Veronica Beard store globally, customers can work with store ambassadors for the customization process with follow up appointments in store to ensure fit.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There’s also no question the Ballon d’Or voters, made up of writers from France Football and L’Equipe, alongside international soccer ambassadors, have a European bias.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of ambassadors
Noun
  • In the weeks ahead of school starting, the district's safety and security liaisons went through training.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Fanatics will also train its staff members, who work as VIP liaisons, on the state's self-exclusion rules, the agreement stated.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of liaisons
Noun
  • Torre reported that Life Surge suggests attendees apply for credit cards at temporary 0% interest rates offered by third-party brokers on site.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, removal requests are sent to brokers that may hold your information.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of brokers
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“Intercessors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercessors. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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