Thesaurus results for PEACEMAKERS

peacemakers

noun

plural of peacemaker

as in mediators

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 peacemakers Rita, whose parents were renowned as peacemakers, forgave her husband's killers. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 What matters are the peacemakers, and the true tension of the series rests in their decisions to either respond to provocation in kind or to respond to provocation with kindness. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026 Because of this movement, most people in the world have now seen women who are astronauts, union organizers and farmers, liberators and peacemakers. — Gloria Steinem, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Presidents specifically visited international hot spots, positioning themselves as global peacemakers. — Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026 When peacemakers finally pried apart Slaughter and Dropo, Slaughter had his jersey ripped, but Dropo had taken the more telling punches. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 The world did not become more peaceful and democratic, despite the efforts of Norwegian peacemakers. — Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026 The Nazarene saved his kindest words for the meek, the poor, the peacemakers — who are sorely lacking in Pratt’s caravan of disaffected liberals, Trumpers and the wealthy. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026 At their best, judges are peacemakers. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026

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Noun

Finally, the United States and the other mediators must work to ensure that both sides abide by their obligations under the October 2025 cease-fire and should be prepared to impose consequences for noncompliance.

— KHALED ELGINDY, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
Then, federal mediators would get involved, and binding arbitration could force a contract on a business and its workers.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of mediators

Noun

In response, the ambassadors of France and Spain made public statements emphasizing the importance of a credible electoral process and the need for Haiti’s next president to have integrity.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Labor of Love The LVMH Virtuosos form a community, acting as ambassadors for their respective maisons, participating in specialized development masterclasses and taking an active role in mentoring.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of ambassadors

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For the brokers and investment advisors, the products offer relatively high fees and attract new wealthy clients.

— Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Using users’ unique mobile ID, location, IP address, and other breadcrumbs, the brokers are able to assemble detailed profiles of millions of people.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of brokers

Noun

But after two months the message finally reached her brother, through intermediaries.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
The allegations remain contested, with questions about attribution and the involvement of third-party intermediaries unresolved.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of intermediaries

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