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
Her instinct is to play peacemaker and keep the whole group together.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025
But in the speech Trump skipped over this move entirely, choosing instead to mention a conciliatory new letter Zelensky had sent him and portraying himself as a would-be peacemaker.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez, attempting to play peacemaker, wound up getting shoved into the stands.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The president's goal of being a global peacemaker, however, is facing new tests in the Middle East.
—Carlo Versano, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025
But in the speech Trump skipped over this move entirely, choosing instead to mention a conciliatory new letter Zelensky had sent him and portraying himself as a would-be peacemaker.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez, attempting to play peacemaker, wound up getting shoved into the stands.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The president's goal of being a global peacemaker, however, is facing new tests in the Middle East.
—Carlo Versano, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peacemaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
Noun
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The city has already paid $285,000 toward the amount determined by a mediator, attorney Scott McClure said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Arab mediators Qatar and Egypt said the agreement to release Alexander was an encouraging step towards a return to ceasefire talks.—
James Mackenzie,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Speaking to reporters, Israel's ambassador to the U.S.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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After winning his first MVP award in 2015, Stephen Curry became the face of the Golden State Warriors franchise and one of the league’s ambassadors.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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In addition to the returns of Luther, Benji, and Ilsa, Vanessa Kirby makes her debut as arms broker Alanna Mitsopolis, a.k.a.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Both are involved in South Florida real estate — Barreto is a Coral Gables developer and Pino is a Doral real estate broker.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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