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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But that did not stop MI6 from dispatching Kuzichkin to Islamabad, in Pakistan, to meet the Iranian regime’s emissaries, revealing everything.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 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
Besides Vance, Trump sent his usual emissaries, fellow real-estate tycoon Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2026
The positioning of BTS as emissaries for Korea is clear, but also, comes with a lot of pressure.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
The small goldsmith's shop was filled with emissaries.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
