influencer

[in-floo-uhn-ser] / ˈɪn flu ən sər /

NOUN

one who can affect or sway

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bellwether tastemaker

STRONG

authority doyen maven

WEAK

connoisseur consultant expert force guide mentor power specialist

Example Sentences

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A recent social-media trend has people sharing photos from 2016 and yearning for a time when bloggers had not yet turned into influencers and social media still was something of a novelty for many.

From MarketWatch

In recent years, Swig has also gotten a boost from the cast of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” the reality TV show chronicling a group of Utah-based TikTok influencers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Emily Austin, a conservative influencer and sports broadcaster, remained seated as the crowd around her erupted in cheers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sara Ashley O’Brien is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal's Style section, where she covers the business and culture of wellness and how celebrities and influencers shape public opinion.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s one plus-size social influencer whose Instagram travel posts have kept the British tabs in business by lashing out against “fat phobic” critics.

From Los Angeles Times