reconciler

noun

Definition of reconcilernext
as in peacemaker

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  1. peacemaker
  2. conciliator
  3. mediator
  4. negotiator
  5. intermediary
Noun
  • Rita, whose parents were renowned as peacemakers, forgave her husband's killers.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • What matters are the peacemakers, and the true tension of the series rests in their decisions to either respond to provocation in kind or to respond to provocation with kindness.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of peacemaker
Noun
  • 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
Definition of conciliator
Noun
  • Oman, which lies across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, has at times played a mediator role in the region.
    — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Oman, which lies across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, has played a mediator role at times in the region.
    — Samy Magdy, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of mediator
Noun
  • Torres, Calvo’s chief of staff, was the city’s lead negotiator in talks with both unions.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Virginia State Police tactical team and a negotiator were brought to the scene.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of negotiator
Noun
  • The final agreement omitted references to lobbying, with Vincer’s agency, Notorious, signing the contract with Tether as an intermediary for Nxum.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The company is also accused of using an intermediary to bribe public officials to secure preferable treatment from NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of intermediary
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