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agent

[ey-juhnt] / ˈeɪ dʒənt /
NOUN
person representing an organization or person in business
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assistant broker commissioner deputy handler lawyer minister officer operative operator promoter representative worker
STRONG
abettor actor advocate ambassador assignee attorney delegate doer emissary envoy executor factor factotum functionary go-between intermediary mover negotiator principal proctor proxy salesperson servant steward substitute surrogate
WEAK
mediary middleperson ten percenter
NOUN
power, instrument for achievement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
force
STRONG
cause channel factor means medium organ power vehicle
Antonyms
STRONG
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Example Sentences

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I was walking around looking like a Secret Service agent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

However, Fernandez's agent Pastore has suggested talks regarding his client will be paused until after the World Cup, where Argentina will bid to defend their title.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The IRS says these audits can taken an agent more than 250 hours to complete.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

BNY will manage initial accounts as a financial agent, partnering with Robinhood for app design and customer service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Below the article is a photo of Kent being led from his flat by a government agent in a long trench coat.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin