as in mediator
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 peacemaker
Her instinct is to play peacemaker and keep the whole group together.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025
But in the speech Trump skipped over this move entirely, choosing instead to mention a conciliatory new letter Zelensky had sent him and portraying himself as a would-be peacemaker.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez, attempting to play peacemaker, wound up getting shoved into the stands.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The president's goal of being a global peacemaker, however, is facing new tests in the Middle East.
—Carlo Versano, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025
But in the speech Trump skipped over this move entirely, choosing instead to mention a conciliatory new letter Zelensky had sent him and portraying himself as a would-be peacemaker.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez, attempting to play peacemaker, wound up getting shoved into the stands.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The president's goal of being a global peacemaker, however, is facing new tests in the Middle East.
—Carlo Versano, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peacemaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
Noun
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Khalil worked as a mediator between protesters and Columbia University during protests on the campus in 2023 and 2024.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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The suit — an obstacle to CBS parent Paramount Global’s deal to merge with Skydance Media — has gone to a mediator.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
Noun
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As for other content throughout the season, Love Island Australia star Callum Hole and Love Island USA alum Cely Vasquez will be serving as social ambassadors.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Johnson wore a sleek strapless Ferragamo look on Thursday for an event celebrating her new role as a Roberto Coin global ambassador.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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Dakota Johnson stars as a disaffected matchmaker who’s disarmed by a suave private equity broker played by Pedro Pascal.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 June 2025
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Employers aren’t just looking for a broker anymore.—
Tim Pratte,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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