as in courier
one that carries a message or does an errand
the messenger comes by twice a day to pick up packages
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of messenger
About 66% of the youths in the program met the 26-week threshold and the messengers logged over 12,000 hours of mentoring.
—
Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Here, the messenger planet sharpens our focus and general attunement, urging us to choose our words and actions carefully.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
These messengers can cause muscles in the airways and gut to contract, increase mucus production and boost inflammation.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Unlike ingredients that deliver hydration or exfoliation directly, peptides act as messengers, triggering biological processes that help skin repair itself.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for messenger
Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Here, the messenger planet sharpens our focus and general attunement, urging us to choose our words and actions carefully.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
These messengers can cause muscles in the airways and gut to contract, increase mucus production and boost inflammation.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Unlike ingredients that deliver hydration or exfoliation directly, peptides act as messengers, triggering biological processes that help skin repair itself.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for messenger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for messenger
Noun
-
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Explore the latest lottery news & results Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.—
Jordan Kellogg,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Meanwhile, the Royals finished 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left three men on base.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
-
His score-tying single in the seventh inning fell at Giancarlo Stanton’s feet in left field, easily allowing pinch runner Jacob Melton to motor home from second base.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Messenger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messenger. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share