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
Meanwhile, back in Atlanta, Cecil and Eugene step into the role of peacemakers, working to ease tensions within the men’s group and mend the strained dynamic between Dr. Damon and Dr. Gregory.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Many of these lofty aims are sketched out in Wild Space, including Planet’s would-be role as a peacemaker via its wartime imagery.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In a time of divisiveness following the election, a former NFL quarterback is trying to play peacemaker.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
But that objectivity, harnessed by both the warfighter and the peacemaker, should preserve human subjectivity, which is essential for the responsible exercise of force.
—Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Many of these lofty aims are sketched out in Wild Space, including Planet’s would-be role as a peacemaker via its wartime imagery.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In a time of divisiveness following the election, a former NFL quarterback is trying to play peacemaker.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
But that objectivity, harnessed by both the warfighter and the peacemaker, should preserve human subjectivity, which is essential for the responsible exercise of force.
—Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
Noun
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Israel’s Cabinet approved the ceasefire early Saturday in a rare session during the Jewish Sabbath, more than two days after mediators announced the deal.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Israel’s Cabinet approved the cease-fire early Saturday in a rare session during the Jewish Sabbath, more than two days after mediators announced the deal.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Identify decision-makers, sponsors, ambassadors and critics who impact your project.—
Chaitra Vedullapalli,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Taylor Zakhar Perez has booked a new role: Lacoste underwear ambassador.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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The idea that this broker who’s been his foil all season long not only isn’t brought to justice at the end of Season 2 but seems to have been empowered, and seems to [have] influence with a man who’s about to assume the presidency, was kind of catnip for us.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Tal, 38, and Oren Alexander, 37, two prominent jet-setting brokers in New York and Miami, and their brother Alon Alexander, Oren's identical twin, were arrested in Miami Beach Dec. 11 and have since been taken into federal custody.—
Mollie Markowitz,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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