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
Donald Trump's second term as U.S. president arrives amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, but how will his America First agenda sit with his role as an international peacemaker?
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Shortly after tipoff, Green played peacemaker after Edwards tossed down Jonathan Kuminga after a steal for a technical foul.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Even Hurley and Hardaway got involved, with Memphis assistant Nolan Smith trying to play peacemaker.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
None would be seen dead helping Bibi Netanyahu in the current climate but if the incentive is to replace Iran as hegemon, and parade as peacemakers, especially after an extended period of civil war, then the outlook might change.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Shortly after tipoff, Green played peacemaker after Edwards tossed down Jonathan Kuminga after a steal for a technical foul.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Even Hurley and Hardaway got involved, with Memphis assistant Nolan Smith trying to play peacemaker.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
None would be seen dead helping Bibi Netanyahu in the current climate but if the incentive is to replace Iran as hegemon, and parade as peacemakers, especially after an extended period of civil war, then the outlook might change.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
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But eventually, the mediators got Walker and other foundation leaders to come aboard.JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire has little direct impact on the crisis in Gaza, where foreign mediators have attempted to broker a truce.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Johnson, not to be confused with the Republican Wisconsin senator of the same name, has resided in Florida since stepping down as ambassador to El Salvador at the end of the first Trump administration.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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What To Know In a Truth Social post announcing Ken Howery as his choice for ambassador to Denmark, which controls the territory of Greenland, Trump restated his goal of bringing the area under U.S. control.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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This means researching places like Domain Name Journal, Domain Name Wire, Website Magazine and other credible mediums to get an idea of what’s trending, what’s not and what brokers are making waves in the industry.Michael Gargiulo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ohad Fisherman, a relative and also a real estate broker, is also charged in Florida but remains at large, state prosecutors said Wednesday.Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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