as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
the former diplomat is coming out of retirement to lend his talents as a peacemaker to these crucial negotiations
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Recent Examples of peacemaker
The leaders of two superpowers, once locked in a Cold War confrontation, became peacemakers.
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Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
This led to both Asuka and Sane attacking Ripley before Sky attempted to play peacemaker.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Other awardees have had similarly suspicious records as peacemakers.
—Ron Paul, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Faulí is diplomatic about Subriachs and a peacemaker by nature.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
This led to both Asuka and Sane attacking Ripley before Sky attempted to play peacemaker.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Other awardees have had similarly suspicious records as peacemakers.
—Ron Paul, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Faulí is diplomatic about Subriachs and a peacemaker by nature.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peacemaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
Noun
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But mediators often can pay a steep price for their efforts.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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Despite his mediator role, Rodríguez is also known for his explosive temperament, lashing out in Congress and publicly threatening and insulting members of the opposition.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Belot said that Kasatkin was accused of having acted as a negotiator for a team of hackers.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Under Maduro, Rodríguez consolidated his role as a top negotiator and power broker.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Patrick O’Donnell is a paint expert and international brand ambassador for Farrow & Ball, a paint and wallpaper manufacturer.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Israeli media identified the official as Tzachi Braverman, Netanyahu’s chief of staff, who is expected to start as the next ambassador to the United Kingdom in the coming months.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Online broker Robinhood is widening its own offerings.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Mauricio Umansky is a real estate broker and the founder and CEO of The Agency RE, a global real estate brokerage.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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