Synonyms of messenger

messenger

noun

ˈme-sᵊn-jər 

as in courier

one that carries a message or does an errand

the messenger comes by twice a day to pick up packages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courier
• runner
• page
• ambassador
• express
• delegate
• agent
• representative
• go-between
• envoy
• emissary
• harbinger
• herald
• carrier
• bearer
• forerunner
• deputy
• mailman
• mail carrier
• letter carrier
• deliveryman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of messenger

Denholm had requested their presence merely as observers—messengers who would convey the verdict back to Savoy Court. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

In much simpler terms, this nutrient-rich liquid contains growth factors, cytokines, and other proteins that act as messengers, sending signals involved in skin repair and renewal and supporting the production of collagen and elastin. — Emily Orofino, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

As the party’s midterm messenger and finance guru, Vance’s political fortunes will be closely tied to the election's outcome. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Jackson wants to convince his doubters that the messenger doesn’t matter as much as the message. — Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026