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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Her 2022 debut novel, “Aesthetica,” plumbed the lengths one aged-out influencer is willing to go to reverse her cosmetic surgeries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

On Wednesday, Payne had just 4,000 followers before social media influencer Valen Scarsini, known as 'elscarso' online, began a campaign to boost the World Cup's least followed footballer.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“In the environment we’re in, you have to watch your money,” said Ashley Mixon, a 46-year-old beauty influencer and K-beauty fan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

And this is what fan Julián says he likes about the influencer too.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

As an influencer of legislatures, he stands easily first in ability and achievement.

From The Boss and the Machine; a chronicle of the politicians and party organization by Orth, Samuel Peter