as in mediators
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 peacemakers
But Congo has long been part of a frustrating region for would-be peacemakers and profiteers.
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Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Such risks demand international discussion about protecting mediators and peacemakers and preventing similar assaults in the future.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
The leaders of two superpowers, once locked in a Cold War confrontation, became peacemakers.
—Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Other awardees have had similarly suspicious records as peacemakers.
—Ron Paul, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Scripture may bless the peacemakers, but both scripture and international law condemn aggressors.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Such risks demand international discussion about protecting mediators and peacemakers and preventing similar assaults in the future.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
The leaders of two superpowers, once locked in a Cold War confrontation, became peacemakers.
—Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Other awardees have had similarly suspicious records as peacemakers.
—Ron Paul, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Scripture may bless the peacemakers, but both scripture and international law condemn aggressors.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemakers
Noun
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Federal and state mediators have been involved.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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NewYork-Presbyterian nurses at that point rejected a similar proposal advanced by mediators.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One of the primary ambassadors of Persian classical music has been the composer and kamancheh (an Iranian bowed-instrument) virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
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The pool’s swim-up bar is also the setting for special events like Tropics Hour and Spirits in Flight, a complimentary tasting series hosted by guest distillers and brand ambassadors.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The law shifts the financial burden of paying brokers from renters to landlords.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Degenholtz said the synagogue consulted with brokers and developers and found that selling the existing property would not have generated enough funds to build elsewhere.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Transfers can be executed with fewer intermediaries.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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How Leverage Has Shifted In every corner of entertainment, from gaming to movies, intermediaries have inserted themselves between creators and their audiences.—
Matthew Henick,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Peacemakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemakers. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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