messengers

plural of messenger

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Recent Examples of messengers Jill was one of the few messengers in the administration who resonated with mothers and teachers, who was a teacher herself. — Azadeh Moaveni, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026 The medications work by blocking certain chemical messengers in the part of the brain that regulates body temperature and manages sleep/wake cycles, according to the guidance. — Shannon Firth, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026 According to the brand, the cream’s proprietary N|A3 technology limits the amount of stress cortisol in the skin while boosting its chemical well-being messengers. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 That initiative pairs law enforcement with community navigators and credible messengers to engage at-risk young people and their families. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Denholm had requested their presence merely as observers—messengers who would convey the verdict back to Savoy Court. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 In much simpler terms, this nutrient-rich liquid contains growth factors, cytokines, and other proteins that act as messengers, sending signals involved in skin repair and renewal and supporting the production of collagen and elastin. — Emily Orofino, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026 War Secretary Pete Hegseth has become one of the administration’s most active political messengers. — James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026 Researchers who are sincere, relatable and genuinely care are effective messengers for communicating uncertain or evolving information. — Aleeza Gerstein, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for messengers
Noun
  • The supply chain also includes transporters or couriers responsible for moving the animals, and specialist marketers who connect sellers with potential buyers.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In the 1990s, Nigerian rings often trafficked drugs from Southeast Asia to Chicago via couriers, according to the Justice Department.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The public promenade that wraps around the bay in front of the hotel invites walkers, runners, and bikers to explore the historic pathway that leads to the thick, lush pine forest at the edge of the sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The officer reported looking west and at one point and seeing traffic officers with their emergency lights activated and beyond them, runners directly in Wade’s path, according to court documents.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Messengers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messengers. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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