intercessor

noun

Definition of intercessornext
as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement eventually, they hired an intercessor, because they were getting nowhere on their own

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  1. mediator
  2. intermediary
  3. peacemaker
  4. ambassador
  5. broker
  6. liaison
Noun
  • Federal mediators are on site, ready to assist the parties.
    Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Israeli officials said Netanyahu and his advisers have already been in contact with the Biden administration and the Qatari and Egyptian mediators about the future of the deal.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of mediator
Noun
  • Building on Bitcoin's foundation, platforms such as Ethereum enable users to create financial services without intermediaries through smart contracts, while Solana stands out for its speed and low transaction costs.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Pharmacy benefit managers, known as PBMs, manage prescription drug plans for health insurance programs, including Medicare, and serve as intermediaries with pharmacies, employers and drugmakers.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of intermediary
Noun
  • None would be seen dead helping Bibi Netanyahu in the current climate but if the incentive is to replace Iran as hegemon, and parade as peacemakers, especially after an extended period of civil war, then the outlook might change.
    Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
  • Things do not end well for the peacemakers around these parts.
    Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 July 2024
Definition of peacemaker
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  • The series centers Wyler, who is described as having decades of diplomatic experience around the world, particularly in the Middle East, owing in part to her husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) serving as the American ambassador to Lebanon.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Trump’s first Cabinet pick was Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, to serve as ambassador to the United Nations.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of ambassador
Noun
  • Aircraft company CEOs, jet-card executives, aviation attorneys, aircraft brokers, and private equity reps examined different sectors of the industry during three days of interviews and panel discussions.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Mark Littler is an independent whisky consultant and broker, known for his in-depth analysis of market trends, historical insights, and the collectable nature of whisky.
    Mark Littler, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of broker
Noun
  • The program also lost some key executives, including its primary liaison with the FAA and its founding leader.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The ceremony honored five members of the Arizona National Guard, the tribal liaison from the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, and several Havasupai tribal members.
    Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of liaison
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