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 Nazarene saved his kindest words for the meek, the poor, the peacemakers — who are sorely lacking in Pratt’s caravan of disaffected liberals, Trumpers and the wealthy.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
And so, she's seemed like a peacemaker at times, genuinely concerned and confused about the verbal sparring of her co-stars, along with their ability to shake it off quickly in the name of fun.
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Essence Editors,
Essence,
18 May 2026
At their best, judges are peacemakers.
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Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Pastors and priests have a reputation for being peacemakers, but several people in the book actually say that Pope Leo is not averse to a fight.
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Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
And so, she's seemed like a peacemaker at times, genuinely concerned and confused about the verbal sparring of her co-stars, along with their ability to shake it off quickly in the name of fun.
—
Essence Editors,
Essence,
18 May 2026
At their best, judges are peacemakers.
—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Pastors and priests have a reputation for being peacemakers, but several people in the book actually say that Pope Leo is not averse to a fight.
—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for peacemaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
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Pezeshkian is due Tuesday to visit Pakistan, which has played a key role as mediator between the US and Iran for months as the two sides work to find a final diplomatic resolution to the war.
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But the talks also led to some agreements, mediators said, as technical talks continue this week.
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Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, will head the country’s delegation to engage in talks with the US in Switzerland, Iranian media outlet Saberin News reported Saturday.
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We're joined by energy analyst Kevin Book of ClearView Energy Partners and Amos Hochstein, a former Biden White House senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator.
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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.
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On Tuesday, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors are set to meet again in Washington for the fifth meeting to bring about an end to the war.
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Parmida is also an ambassador for bodybuilding apparel brand Darc Sport, per her Instagram.
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George Pino, a prominent South Florida real estate broker, was charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of vessel homicide in connection with the Labor Day weekend boat crash.
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As of 2019, Fred was married to Rona Davis, a New York City real estate broker, per Billboard.
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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.
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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