conciliator

noun

Definition of conciliatornext
as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement his genius as a conciliator is that he is able to convince both sides that they got everything they wanted

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Recent Examples of conciliator Newsom, who is a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, has been taking heavy criticism from within his own party over his efforts — in part through his new podcast — to cast himself in the role of conciliator. — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliator
  1. mediator
  2. negotiator
  3. peacemaker
  4. broker
  5. liaison
  6. ambassador
  7. intermediary
Noun
  • Friday’s impasse approval will bring in a third-party mediator to oversee negotiations between the two parties, who each blame the other for failing to bargain productively.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Pakistan sought to establish itself as a mediator earlier this year, working with other countries in the region to end the conflict.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of mediator
Noun
  • The Virginia State Police tactical team and a negotiator were brought to the scene.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who served as chief negotiator in earlier talks with the United States, provided a rare public acknowledgment of the internal divide.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of negotiator
Noun
  • 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
Definition of peacemaker
Noun
  • What's the difference between an RIA, broker, financial planner and wealth manager?
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Saman admitted to purchasing much of his inventory from brokers or middlemen, which the department identified as illegitimate distributors of the brands.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of broker
Noun
  • In that government post paying almost $70,000 a year, Jamal acted as a liaison with the Somali community.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In Saved, Hall wrote that those soldiers had been arranged by a Ukrainian army press liaison at Kuvshynova's request.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of liaison
Noun
  • The Indian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates said Thursday that Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering well after being seriously injured.
    — Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The European expansion will launch in London and Paris through employee ambassador trainings and hands-on learning experiences for young people.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambassador
Noun
  • Prosecutors said in court that a homeowner named Miguel Mora reached out to Taliento seeking a loan modification to reduce his mortgage payments and that Taliento instructed Mora to pay her instead as an intermediary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • At issue are certain use cases of Section 351 exchanges, in which wealthy individuals, through an intermediary, create new ETFs with a basket of highly appreciated stocks.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of intermediary

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“Conciliator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliator. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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