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
The airborne fistfight took another turn when a fourth passenger, identified as Annette Baker, tried to play peacemaker.
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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
Howie Kendrick, the former longtime big leaguer and now a Phillies special assistant, attempted to be a peacemaker by snatching the beer.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Bozeman was a former basketball standout at Morgan State, remembered by teammates and friends as a mentor and peacemaker.
—7news Wjla, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
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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
Howie Kendrick, the former longtime big leaguer and now a Phillies special assistant, attempted to be a peacemaker by snatching the beer.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Bozeman was a former basketball standout at Morgan State, remembered by teammates and friends as a mentor and peacemaker.
—7news Wjla, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
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Iran’s foreign minister instead made two separate visits to Islamabad on the weekend, with Axios reporting that a new proposal was made to the US and conveyed through Pakistani mediators.—
Dan Strumpf,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the remarks in Saint Petersburg, where he is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, having sandwiched a trip to Oman in between visits to main mediator Pakistan over the past few days.—
April 27,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Directors Guild of America has issued a vote of confidence in chief negotiator Russell Hollander ahead of the union’s upcoming negotiations with studios and streamers.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Iran's top negotiator Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf and Araghchi echoed the message in recent days.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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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 position requires approval from the Senate and comes with an ambassador title.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Starmer — who is facing relentless domestic criticism over a flailing economy and his appointment of the disgraced Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, while grappling with a surging far-right opposition — will be praying for a smooth visit.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But some brokers are skeptical that the sky is actually falling.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kristy Nakamura is the broker of sales at Your Oahu Home Team with eXp Realty on Oahu, Hawaii.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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