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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
Dior added her name to its growing list of ambassadors ahead of Jonathan Anderson’s debut couture collection for the legendary house.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Then after the ceremony, per Elle, some celebs, including the Clooneys, celebrated the opening of Omega House, which will be home base for that brand’s ambassadors throughout the games.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Volunteer ambassadors are also called upon to build relationships in their communities, represent Rebuilding Together in a positive, welcoming way and support outreach by attending events and sharing resources .
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The department has used its posts on X and other social media sites for years to share everything from policy announcements and speeches by the secretary of state and ambassadors, to fact sheets for travelers and images from around the world.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
Past Olympic mascots Olympic and Paralympic mascots are considered ambassadors embodying the spirit of the games, according to the Olympics.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Celebrities including music producer Pharrell Williams and tennis pro Novak Djokovic have been brand ambassadors for Uniqlo, and have promoted the stores with appearances in New York, Tokyo and Paris.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
At the park Friday, Hernandez spoke about her efforts to help address the problems, flooding the area with mobile home response teams, ex-gang members who try to de-escalate gang violence, otherwise known as peace ambassadors.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Offsite there are visits to schools, libraries, and community events featuring its animal ambassadors, also known as, creature teachers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Then after the ceremony, per Elle, some celebs, including the Clooneys, celebrated the opening of Omega House, which will be home base for that brand’s ambassadors throughout the games.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Volunteer ambassadors are also called upon to build relationships in their communities, represent Rebuilding Together in a positive, welcoming way and support outreach by attending events and sharing resources .
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The department has used its posts on X and other social media sites for years to share everything from policy announcements and speeches by the secretary of state and ambassadors, to fact sheets for travelers and images from around the world.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
Past Olympic mascots Olympic and Paralympic mascots are considered ambassadors embodying the spirit of the games, according to the Olympics.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Celebrities including music producer Pharrell Williams and tennis pro Novak Djokovic have been brand ambassadors for Uniqlo, and have promoted the stores with appearances in New York, Tokyo and Paris.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
At the park Friday, Hernandez spoke about her efforts to help address the problems, flooding the area with mobile home response teams, ex-gang members who try to de-escalate gang violence, otherwise known as peace ambassadors.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Offsite there are visits to schools, libraries, and community events featuring its animal ambassadors, also known as, creature teachers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambassadors
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Icelanders speak one of the world’s oldest languages in continuous use and elect representatives to a parliament that has a claim to being the world’s oldest surviving legislative body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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City leaders are directing residents with questions or concerns to contact their state representatives and pledged transparency if new information emerges.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Talks among envoys from Ukraine, Russia and the United States in recent days in Abu Dhabi were constructive and another round is planned for next week, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The envoys are meeting as Ukrainians face below-freezing temperatures after Russian strikes damaged the country's power supply.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The next morning, the delegates insisted that a photograph be made to commemorate the nomination.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Members of the public gathered to discuss platform issues and nominate delegates for future conventions.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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This was bad enough for Starmer, coming after numerous reversals—on matters such as welfare policy and inheritance taxes for farmers—and the resignation of 11 cabinet ministers.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Akmal, who is one of Malaysia’s youngest ministers at just 39, is just a few months into his new position, having been appointed to the role of economy minister last December as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Ambassadors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambassadors. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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