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as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
most of the industrialized nations of the world sent emissaries to the conference on global warming
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as in spy
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country
the embassy's staff likely contains at least one emissary who reports to the home country's chief of intelligence
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Recent Examples of emissary
After Prabowo ordered his followers home, Jokowi sent an emissary to seek talks.
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Charlie Campbell / Jakarta, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
There are, however, some officials who as needed can act as emissaries, even if the cardinals themselves cannot leave until a successful ballot is cast, meaning one cardinal receives two-thirds of the votes and is elected pope.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Vanguard’s expansion into Montclair is further proof of another promise—to open offices only in areas where the agent community has reached out to them through trusted emissaries.
—Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
The visitors include the Chinese official who serves as official emissary to the western state.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2024
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Charlie Campbell / Jakarta, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
There are, however, some officials who as needed can act as emissaries, even if the cardinals themselves cannot leave until a successful ballot is cast, meaning one cardinal receives two-thirds of the votes and is elected pope.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Vanguard’s expansion into Montclair is further proof of another promise—to open offices only in areas where the agent community has reached out to them through trusted emissaries.
—Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
The visitors include the Chinese official who serves as official emissary to the western state.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emissary
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Among the alumni are former governors, a U.S. ambassador and numerous notable professional sports players and executives.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Two of these ambassadors, Arion Long and Chrishon Lampley, received a $10,000 grant from Caress to fuel their business growth and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams.Jennifer Ford, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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This John and Jane Smith are two lonely strangers who sign up for a mysterious spy agency and get paired together, posing as a married couple.EW.com, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: Both President Biden and President-elect Trump — and many spies, diplomats and defense officials personally involved in the tumultuous events of the last year — agree that Assad was doomed by the weakening of his allies, Russia and Iran.Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump is now considering tapping Richard Grenell, his former intelligence chief, to be a special envoy for Iran, according to two people familiar with the transition plans.Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Roger Carstens, the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, has traveled to the Middle East to work on freeing him.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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His plan was nearly foiled by Canadian border patrol agents who were suspicious of his not having a driver's license, which had been ditched in his wallet in the lake.David K. Li, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The money is earmarked for further investment in the technology underpinning the platform – including features such as artificial intelligence agents that support sellers – and to put staff on the ground in its biggest markets, such as the US and the Middle East.David Prosser, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Newsweek has contacted representatives for GiveSendGo for comment.Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Nothern California representative hasn’t scored in this game the last two seasons, so watch to see if the Spartans can at least do that.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The film centers on an ex-special ops operative who investigates a cybercrime syndicate after a young woman falls victim to a scam.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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Along with billing itself as the world's largest provider of canine detections, Allied provides armed operatives that Kucera said have been in more demand the last 18 months and really since societal tensions heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The family released a statement through Nino Mangione, a Maryland state delegate and a cousin of the alleged gunman.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jack worked on Trump’s 2016 campaign in a variety of capacities, including as a delegate management director.The Hill, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Congo's health minister, Roger Kamba, reported an additional 44 deaths occurring in the community.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The International Criminal Court has also charged Netanyahu and his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, with war crimes and crimes against humanity in connection with Israel's conduct in the war.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Emissary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emissary. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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