Definitions

spin doctor

NOUN

someone who gives favorable press

Synonyms

STRONGEST

publicist

WEAK

PR expert brainwasher marketing expert mouthpiece persuader public relations expert salesperson spinmeister troubleshooter

Example Sentences

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The archetypal spin doctor, his reputation as a behind-the scenes fixer, schemer and schmoozer earned him the nickname, "the Prince of Darkness".

From BBC

As Lucy, she is refreshingly droll, hitting the film’s comedic beats with a softer touch that lends itself to her character’s tendency to play the spin doctor.

From Salon

Fixing, schmoozing and scheming behind the scenes, the spin doctor who seemed to revel in his nickname the "Prince of Darkness".

From BBC

Years ago, a spin doctor at a Welsh Labour conference told me how party members were going to help write policies.

From BBC

Overcoming public resistance might be required first, so Camilla confers with a spin doctor, while divorce lawyers and a prime minister endeavor to end the very public “War of the Waleses.”

From New York Times