as in representatives
a person sent on a mission to represent another
a beloved entertainer who has often been sent abroad by the president as his country's goodwill ambassador
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Recent Examples of ambassadors
Commercial conversations Earlier this month, the UK government convened a meeting of defense companies to meet ambassadors and defense attaches from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq and Jordan.
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
These companies hire freelance brand ambassadors to promote local businesses by handing out fliers, pitching services, or introducing new products to the community.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
These horses assist with crowd control, search and rescues, and serve as ambassadors to the community.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
We are coached by ALE to be Antarctic ambassadors, encouraging people to care about—and protect—a place far from daily life.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The initiative is being promoted by David Beckham and Pepsi global ambassadors Alexia Putellas, Vinicius Junior, Lauren James and Florian Wirtz.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The HEART ambassadors help safeguard hospitality, entertainment, arts and culture, retail and tourism.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Polite and charitable, always — the game’s constant ambassadors.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Arirang — both the show and the group’s new album — sees South Korea’s current cultural ambassadors reckoning with a rich, winding past while deciding where to steer their future.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
These companies hire freelance brand ambassadors to promote local businesses by handing out fliers, pitching services, or introducing new products to the community.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
These horses assist with crowd control, search and rescues, and serve as ambassadors to the community.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
We are coached by ALE to be Antarctic ambassadors, encouraging people to care about—and protect—a place far from daily life.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The initiative is being promoted by David Beckham and Pepsi global ambassadors Alexia Putellas, Vinicius Junior, Lauren James and Florian Wirtz.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The HEART ambassadors help safeguard hospitality, entertainment, arts and culture, retail and tourism.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Polite and charitable, always — the game’s constant ambassadors.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Arirang — both the show and the group’s new album — sees South Korea’s current cultural ambassadors reckoning with a rich, winding past while deciding where to steer their future.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambassadors
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Since contract talks began in November 2024, Wells Fargo said, its has spent more than 140 days at the negotiating table with union representatives at various branches.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hancock, instead, said Kansas Citians could ultimately benefit from having three representatives advocating for their interests in Congress.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump told Fox Business that talks did occur Sunday night, involving special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, facilitated by Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Still, Trump’s key Middle East envoys are reportedly laying groundwork for potential peace talks, with messages passed between Washington and Tehran via intermediaries.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Regarding the Keller school district split, Sutton said those who voted against Wilcox, Barbara Brewer, James Trimm and Jennifer and Bernard Guerrero as delegates mentioned social media posts in support of Democrats.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ramaphosa said the effort will run through 2030 with delegates at the South African Investment Conference pledging $53 billion across 31 projects spanning energy, logistics, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Zandanshatar’s resignation came after one of his senior ministers faced allegations of corruption.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The following day, energy ministers also met virtually to take joint action on energy stockpiles alongside the IEA to try and ease the crunch.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Ambassadors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambassadors. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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