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 airborne fistfight took another turn when a fourth passenger, identified as Annette Baker, tried to play peacemaker.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
But Congo has long been part of a frustrating region for would-be peacemakers and profiteers.
—Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Howie Kendrick, the former longtime big leaguer and now a Phillies special assistant, attempted to be a peacemaker by snatching the beer.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Bozeman was a former basketball standout at Morgan State, remembered by teammates and friends as a mentor and peacemaker.
—7news Wjla, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
But Congo has long been part of a frustrating region for would-be peacemakers and profiteers.
—Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Howie Kendrick, the former longtime big leaguer and now a Phillies special assistant, attempted to be a peacemaker by snatching the beer.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Bozeman was a former basketball standout at Morgan State, remembered by teammates and friends as a mentor and peacemaker.
—7news Wjla, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
Noun
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One of the country's main mediators, Army Chief Asim Munir, traveled to Iran last week as part of this mediation effort.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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How did Pakistan become the Middle East mediator?—
TheWeek,
TheWeek,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the center of the adaptation is a fictional anthropologist and backchannel negotiator who works in the world’s most volatile environments.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Gaurav Srivastava is a commodities investor and negotiator with decades of experience in the global oil marketplace.—
Gaurav Srivastava,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Newsom, who is a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, has been taking heavy criticism from within his own party over his efforts — in part through his new podcast — to cast himself in the role of conciliator.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
13 June 2025
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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, April 20, 2026 to face a showdown in Parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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The top prize at the ACMs (and the rival CMA Awards), Entertainer of the Year is typically regarded as recognizing the year’s best ambassador for country music.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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Only parties known formally as importers of record who made tariff payments or authorized customs brokers who act on their behalf can file for tariff refunds.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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The refunds will be paid to importers and customs brokers, while consumers who paid higher prices because of the tariffs won’t necessarily get anything back.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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As a minister and intercessor, Martin was known for leading prayer, teaching Bible study, and guiding followers in cultivating a dedicated prayer life.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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