INTERMEDIARY Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of intermediary

as in halfway

occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes the bridal couple were regally ensconced in intermediary seats at the head table

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intermediary

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noun

ˌin-tər-ˈmē-dē-ˌer-ē

as in mediator

one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement in the past he's served as an intermediary in several hostage situations

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Recent Examples of intermediary

Adjective

An intermediary introduces parties and earns a trade fee on the connection. — Krutarth Shah, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Since last year, Roman Rashada, a former defensive back at Arizona State (2023) and Ole Miss (2022), has generated nearly seven figures as an intermediary connecting class members seeking upfront cash with a company that purchases claims. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026

Noun

The case led in 2022 to investigations of four German museums that in some cases unwittingly acted as intermediaries for sales between the dealers and art museums worldwide. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Together, the four dozen farmers can earn almost triple what intermediaries pay. — Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermediary

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediary

Adjective

The 26-year-old information technology administrator consumed a Red Bull energy drink around the film's halfway mark to stay alert.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026
The Pirates are 9 1/2 games behind the National League Central Division leading Milwaukee Brewers – but only two games out of a playoff spot at the halfway point in the season.

— Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of halfway

Adjective

Similarly, Olmsted of Morningstar noted that the duration investors would find in the core bond space – which also tends to be intermediate term – also works as a diversifier.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Fagnano was able to diagnose some of the disguises from Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores, finding soft spots in zone coverages both in the short and intermediate areas of the field.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of intermediate

Noun

Driscoll was an unlikely negotiator in Ukraine-Russia war Driscoll is an Iraq war veteran, tech investor and former adviser to Vance, whom Driscoll met at Yale Law School.

— ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
As Army secretary, Driscoll was tapped for the unusual role of key negotiator to try to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

— Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of negotiator

Adjective

Munoz knows this too, saying brands have plenty of young people to hawk their wares but not middle-aged influencers.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
But despite the initial slide, Case said the opportunity to serve the middle market at the scale the company now can through the acquisition has tremendous value potential for shareholders.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of middle

Noun

Launched in August, the service is open to brokers, Web3 applications, and trading platforms alike.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
That has opened up opportunities for new types of internet productions to fill at least some of the gap, said Sam Glendon, an industrial broker who’s handled several such deals.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of broker

Adjective

This is matched with bright red branding which is seen on the lateral and medial Swoosh and Ja-frame components.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
The operation is a grafting procedure in which doctors take tendons from another part of the body – the forearm, hamstring, hip or knee – and replace the medial ligament in the elbow with the grafted portion.

— Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of medial

Noun

Private-credit and infrastructure managers act as the middlemen, turning projects like data centers into debt those institutions can hold.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
But one of the deals in which Aikebaer, 60, acted as middleman — a plan to build a luxury apartment building in Pasadena — went south, according to Bo’s civil attorney, Michael Chen.

— Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of middleman

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