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
Faulí is diplomatic about Subriachs and a peacemaker by nature.
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Other seeds have been sown by the return to the White House of the Middle East’s greatest historical peacemaker.
—semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Trump is heavily invested in his image as a peacemaker, and getting a good deal for Ukraine would make a compelling addition to his credentials for a Nobel Peace Prize.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025
There is no doubt Diana would have tried to act as a peacemaker between them.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaker
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But mediators often can pay a steep price for their efforts.—
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Despite his mediator role, Rodríguez is also known for his explosive temperament, lashing out in Congress and publicly threatening and insulting members of the opposition.—
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Belot said that Kasatkin was accused of having acted as a negotiator for a team of hackers.—
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Under Maduro, Rodríguez consolidated his role as a top negotiator and power broker.—
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For instance, a new version of its iconic Nulu fabric — Warm Nulu — hit store shelves this November, striking a chord with the brand’s local ambassadors.—
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The ambassador stabbed Berry during the struggle, the Sheriff’s Office said.—
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Like a broker, Spring Creek purchases product from farmers and takes ownership of the product in the food hub's warehouse.—
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The brokers who win are the ones who keep believing, keep executing, and never let the pressure change their approach.—
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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaker. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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