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
This isn’t China’s first effort at casting itself as a peacemaker in international conflicts.
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Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
China has traditionally sought to emphasize commerce and play peacemaker, avoiding risky involvement in regional conflicts.
—Lyle Goldstein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The airborne fistfight took another turn when a fourth passenger, identified as Annette Baker, tried to play peacemaker.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
But Congo has long been part of a frustrating region for would-be peacemakers and profiteers.
—Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
China has traditionally sought to emphasize commerce and play peacemaker, avoiding risky involvement in regional conflicts.
—Lyle Goldstein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The airborne fistfight took another turn when a fourth passenger, identified as Annette Baker, tried to play peacemaker.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
But Congo has long been part of a frustrating region for would-be peacemakers and profiteers.
—Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
Noun
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The attack was swiftly condemned by mediator Pakistan and other countries.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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Negotiations are being conducted through Pakistani mediators.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Noun
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My mom was a tough negotiator and realized absolutely everything is negotiable in life.—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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Becky Mitchell, Colorado's lead negotiator, said the Lower Basin plan is a good first step but doesn't do enough to protect Lake Powell.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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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
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The actor and Louis Vuitton ambassador posed at Palais des Festivals during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival wearing the black leather pair just under the knee, with a wide pull-on shaft left open around the calf.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The cruise line established its Global Fresh Fish Program in 2023, with celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto as the program’s ambassador.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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And so did all of the scalpers – er, independent ticket brokers – who charged premium prices on the secondary market.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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Crypto-native exchanges, traditional broker-dealers seeking dual registration, asset managers building tokenization platforms, custodians, and futures commission merchants all queue up for the same CFTC application reviews.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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As a minister and intercessor, Martin was known for leading prayer, teaching Bible study, and guiding followers in cultivating a dedicated prayer life.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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