Synonyms of proxy

proxy 1 of 2

noun

ˈpräk-sē 

as in delegate

a person who acts or does business for another

sent a proxy to the meeting to cast his vote for him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delegate
• representative
• agent
• deputy
• attorney
• manager
• minister
• factor
• ambassador
• assignee
• envoy
• rep
• commissary
• surrogate
• procurator
• diplomat
• spokesperson
• replacement
• substitute
• stand-in
• foreign minister
• alternate
• spy
• spokesman
• distributor
• operative
• legate
• intermediary
• sub
• plenipotentiary
• emissary
• diplomatist
• mediator
• broker
• speaker
• informer
• liaison
• arbiter
• backup
• relief
• pinch hitter
• arbitrator
• middleman
• peacemaker
• conciliator
• mouthpiece
• intercessor
• prophet
• point man
• understudy
• go-between
• comprador
• point person
• interposer

proxy

2 of 2

adjective

as in makeshift

Related Words

• makeshift
• backup
• substitute
• alternate
• stopgap
• acting
• interim
• make-do
• provisional
• temporary
• jackleg
• ad interim
• provisionary
• provisory

Dissimilar Words

• permanent
• long-term

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proxy

Noun

Activist investor Oasis Capital Management has nominated a slate of directors at Vail Resorts and is preparing to launch a proxy fight, according to people familiar with the matter. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

But now Yemen’s Houthi rebels, Iran’s most powerful regional proxy, have begun an offensive that could land them control of Perim – and with it the ability to prevent ships passing through this narrow gateway from the Red Sea. — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Adjective

The order specifically named ISS and rival Glass Lewis, which the White House said together control more than 90% of the proxy-advisory market. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

Iran and its network of proxy forces have lobbed tens of thousands of rockets, missiles, and drones at major population centers in Israel. — Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026