peacemakers

noun

plural of peacemaker
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 The nonprofit hopes to add at least two more peacemakers soon. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Presidents specifically visited international hot spots, positioning themselves as global peacemakers. — Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026 When peacemakers finally pried apart Slaughter and Dropo, Slaughter had his jersey ripped, but Dropo had taken the more telling punches. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 The world did not become more peaceful and democratic, despite the efforts of Norwegian peacemakers. — Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026 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. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 30 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 But Congo has long been part of a frustrating region for would-be peacemakers and profiteers. — Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemakers
  1. mediators
  2. negotiators
  3. ambassadors
  4. brokers
  5. intermediaries
Noun
  • Reuters reported that Rezaei said Washington would have to end the war and unfreeze Iranian funds overseas, with other conditions relayed through mediators.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In a joint statement on Sunday, a group of Arab and Muslim countries – including mediators Egypt and Qatar – condemned Israel for rejecting the plan.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mediators
Noun
  • 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
Definition of negotiators
Noun
  • In a partnership with Sundance Collab — Sundance Institute’s community and educational online platform — the groups support ambassadors as emerging filmmakers to learn more about the craft of storytelling.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In that role, Favier worked closely with many of Dior’s high-profile ambassadors and celebrity guests, including Natalie Portman, Rihanna, Jennifer Lawrence, Anya Taylor-Joy, Camille Cottin and K-pop star Jisoo.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of ambassadors
Noun
  • Walker and partner Xavier Grier are lead brokers at the firm, which represented the sellers in the roughly $4 million transaction.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But behind these unassuming clips is a multibillion-dollar e-commerce ecosystem, one that’s made influencers some of the most powerful brokers in retail.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of brokers
Noun
  • Independent Chinese refiners take in the bulk of it, often rebranded as Malaysian or Indonesian crude and settled through intermediaries outside the dollar system, according to Kpler.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The case led in 2022 to investigations of four German museums that in some cases unwittingly acted as intermediaries for sales between the dealers and art museums worldwide.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of intermediaries

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“Peacemakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemakers. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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