influencer
noun
in·flu·enc·er
ˈin-ˌflü-ən(t)-sər 
especially Southern in-ˈflü-
plural influencers
: one who exerts influence : a person who inspires or guides the actions of others
The old theme of laziness and mellowness runs counter to today's influencers, who are businesspeople and upscale inspirational promoters of a go-getter way of life.—
John C. Dvorak
John C. Dvorak
often, specifically
: a person who is able to generate interest in something (such as a consumer product) by posting about it on social media
While Linh and other elite influencers are usually personally invited by hotel brands, an onslaught of lesser-known wannabes has left hotels scrambling to deal with a deluge of requests for all-expense-paid vacations in exchange for some social media posts. —Taylor Lorenz
Taylor Lorenz The woman who's been called the "future of fashion" has advice for aspiring Instagram influencers: Stop with the staged photos posing with croissants or balloons against a beautiful backdrop. —Alix Langone
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The regular news wire has since been axed, replaced with a new media seat for podcasters and influencers, and two print news seats.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Media and social media influencers were invited to a preview of the ride on Thursday the day before the ride opened to the rest of the public.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
The athlete triples as a model and influencer, who uses her social media platform to reach diverse audiences and inspire her million-plus followers to create paths of their own just like her.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
This move could super-charge more HNW visitors who serve as opinion leaders and influencers to other HNWs.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Media and social media influencers were invited to a preview of the ride on Thursday the day before the ride opened to the rest of the public.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
The athlete triples as a model and influencer, who uses her social media platform to reach diverse audiences and inspire her million-plus followers to create paths of their own just like her.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
This move could super-charge more HNW visitors who serve as opinion leaders and influencers to other HNWs.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Influencer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influencer. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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