ambassadors

noun

plural of ambassador
as in representatives
a person sent on a mission to represent another a beloved entertainer who has often been sent abroad by the president as his country's goodwill ambassador

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Recent Examples of ambassadors In a partnership with Sundance Collab — Sundance Institute’s community and educational online platform — the groups support ambassadors as emerging filmmakers to learn more about the craft of storytelling. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 In that role, Favier worked closely with many of Dior’s high-profile ambassadors and celebrity guests, including Natalie Portman, Rihanna, Jennifer Lawrence, Anya Taylor-Joy, Camille Cottin and K-pop star Jisoo. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 When people have access to voting ambassadors to voice their questions to, many will vote in off-year elections. — Emily Ebersman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Chesney selected Martin to be one of his first ambassadors to regional and national media outlets covering Big Ten football media days in Chicago, joining linebacker Sammy Omosigho and quarterback Nico Iamaleava representing the Bruins. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 In all, 57 Trump officials are worth at least $100 million, including 17 ambassadors and the remaining 40 in senior posts across the executive branch. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 The twins are both signed to Storm Model Management, appear regularly at fashion weeks around the globe and are brand ambassadors for the British jewelry label Boodles and the accessories label Aspinal of London. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 On Thursday, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment employees, mascots, Altitude Sports talent and community ambassadors gathered at Ball Arena for a bike-building event. — Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 And alumni are among the college’s best ambassadors for spreading that message, insists Emma Donatille, executive director of the WCC Foundation that has handed out nearly $440,000 in scholarships over the years. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambassadors
  1. representatives
  2. envoys
  3. delegates
  4. ministers
Noun
  • Paramount Skydance representatives are expected to meet on Monday with the California Attorney General’s office to discuss a potential settlement of the states’ antitrust case, according to two sources familiar with the situation.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Caruso was among the 95 state representatives who voted to pass the new law in 2023; 14 lawmakers voted against it.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of representatives
Noun
  • Kushner was one of a trio of envoys meeting with al-Hayya, with officials from mediating countries Egypt, Qatar and Turkey also there.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • When British envoys arrive, promising support for Rukumba’s independence from Uganda in exchange for access to the snow for scientific research, the village committee embraces the deal as progress.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of envoys
Noun
  • Addressing thousands of officials and delegates at the Great Hall of the People, Xi portrayed China as a country that was facing tough times, but one that would emerge unscathed.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Its members included farmers, laborers, and reformers, and delegates included representatives from local unions and labor bodies.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of delegates
Noun
  • However, the fact that the European ministers who provide funding for Ariane 6 balked at these upgrades may indicate growing impatience with the rocket’s cost.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026
  • NurPhoto via Getty Images Last month, dozens of heads of state, defense ministers, policymakers, and defense experts traveled to Ankara for the 2026 NATO Summit.
    — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of ministers

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“Ambassadors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambassadors. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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