1
as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
most of the industrialized nations of the world sent emissaries to the conference on global warming
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as in spy
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country
the embassy's staff likely contains at least one emissary who reports to the home country's chief of intelligence
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Recent Examples of emissary
There are, however, some officials who as needed can act as emissaries, even if the cardinals themselves cannot leave until a successful ballot is cast, meaning one cardinal receives two-thirds of the votes and is elected pope.
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Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The last step is for that space-faring species to really go for it, sending themselves or their robotic emissaries far and wide, colonizing every available corner of the galaxy, and if they are sufficiently motivated, the Universe.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
But her ordeal represents the reality for hundreds of thousands of Americans who rely on government services being targeted by Trump and his billionaire emissary Elon Musk.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Kogan was an emissary of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, a prominent and highly observant branch of ultra-Orthodox Judaism based in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood in New York City.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
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Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The last step is for that space-faring species to really go for it, sending themselves or their robotic emissaries far and wide, colonizing every available corner of the galaxy, and if they are sufficiently motivated, the Universe.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
But her ordeal represents the reality for hundreds of thousands of Americans who rely on government services being targeted by Trump and his billionaire emissary Elon Musk.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Kogan was an emissary of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, a prominent and highly observant branch of ultra-Orthodox Judaism based in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood in New York City.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emissary
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Johnson wore a sleek strapless Ferragamo look on Thursday for an event celebrating her new role as a Roberto Coin global ambassador.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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As for other content throughout the season, Love Island Australia star Callum Hole and Love Island USA alum Cely Vasquez will be serving as social ambassadors.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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North Korea has repeatedly failed to launch military spy satellites.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The battle shifts to European cities as the series transitions from SEAL operations to international spy espionage, featuring a team that includes Mossad agent Eliza Perash (Rona-Lee Shimon).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Pro-Russian Telegram channels have expressed anger at the lack of protection at the sites, but the comments by Trump and his envoy will add to anticipation over what Putin will do in response.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The delegation also met with Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, on Tuesday.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
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The writer’s death on June 3 was confirmed by his husband, Michael Carroll, and agent Bill Clegg, The New York Times, The Guardian and NBC News report.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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These agents learn from interactions, adapting responses for a more human-like experience, reducing wait times and ensuring consistent service quality. CNN reports that tech companies are introducing early AI agent offerings.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Billboard has reached out to the group’s representatives for comment.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
1 June 2025
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The 11-year-old company sends representatives to talk to store owners in person about getting on the platform rather than trying to reach them online, Feng said.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Ashman, a 23-year-old water operative from Stafford, was one of two suspects questioned about the incident.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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Senior Hamas operatives with British citizenship have established charitable foundations that raise millions of pounds annually, some of which ends up in the hands of the group’s military wing.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Other city officials were present at the ceremony, including Library Advisory Board delegate John Warren and Stanton Councilmember Gary Taylor.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Eight oil-producing nations of the OPEC+ alliance could hike output by as much as 411,000 barrels per day in July, two OPEC+ delegates told CNBC, continuing a rapid unwinding of voluntary production cuts.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Prime minister appealed for leaders to act responsibly Dilan Yesilgöz, leader of the right-wing People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy, said before the meeting that Schoof urged the leaders to act responsibly.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Congregants were arrested in mass and ministers jailed.—
Kevin Sack,
Time,
3 June 2025
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“Emissary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emissary. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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