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
Beyond the contributions of our honorees, we are all empowered to be peacemakers – to ease the discord and divisiveness in society today.
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Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Now, as Ukraine and its allies attempt to forge another path to peace, experts warn the failures of Minsk serve as a cautionary tale for today’s peacemakers, and that the risks of history repeating are clear.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Yes, Putin the peacemaker and Zelenskyy the warmonger.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Three years into the war, my hopes for supporting peacemaker Zelenskyy lie in three directions, none of them assured.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Now, as Ukraine and its allies attempt to forge another path to peace, experts warn the failures of Minsk serve as a cautionary tale for today’s peacemakers, and that the risks of history repeating are clear.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Yes, Putin the peacemaker and Zelenskyy the warmonger.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Three years into the war, my hopes for supporting peacemaker Zelenskyy lie in three directions, none of them assured.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
Noun
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The city has already paid $285,000 toward the amount determined by a mediator, attorney Scott McClure said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Arab mediators Qatar and Egypt said the agreement to release Alexander was an encouraging step towards a return to ceasefire talks.—
James Mackenzie,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Noun
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So is the nominee to be the ambassador to Greece (who is also Don Jr.'s former fiancée).—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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Off-screen, Reiner serves as an ambassador and board member for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, and is also an active volunteer firefighter.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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There are plenty of local outfits that will appeal your property tax, including some lenders and real estate brokers.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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Last year, the council created an Economic Vitality Committee and began listening to business owners, brokers, residents and consultants.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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