emissary
noun
a representative sent on a mission or errand.
emissaries
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pluralof emissary.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Alongside Carney’s established emissaries are informal advisers drawn from the worlds of finance and politics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
The White House said emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would engage in an "in-person conversation" with Iranian representatives, but Iranian state media said that direct negotiations were not in the cards.
From Barron's ● Apr. 25, 2026
There is only Trump and his two emissaries, fellow real-estate tycoon Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2026
Vance and Rubio gave no quarter, and the two emissaries were forced to return home with nothing more than a promise for a “working group,” which means nothing.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2026
She looked up at the ravens and imagined they were his emissaries.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
