publicist
noun
pub·li·cist
ˈpə-blə-sist 
1
a
: an expert in international law
b
: an expert or commentator on public affairs
2
: one that publicizes
specifically
: press agent
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Seely died on Friday at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee after complications from an intestinal infection, her publicist confirmed, according to the Associated Press.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Her publicist reported Seely died at 5 p.m. CT at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee, due complications from an intestinal infection.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
Neither Osborne nor Chow could be reached and their longtime publicist said the duo is not prepared to share any further information about their plans at this point.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Paul Shaffer and Fran Drescher, who appeared in the original mockumentary as a promoter and the band's publicist Bobbi Flekman, respectively, will also reprise their roles in the new film.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Her publicist reported Seely died at 5 p.m. CT at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee, due complications from an intestinal infection.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
Neither Osborne nor Chow could be reached and their longtime publicist said the duo is not prepared to share any further information about their plans at this point.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Paul Shaffer and Fran Drescher, who appeared in the original mockumentary as a promoter and the band's publicist Bobbi Flekman, respectively, will also reprise their roles in the new film.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 24 July 2025
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publicist
noun
pub·li·cist
ˈpəb-lə-səst
1
a
: an expert in international law
b
: an expert on public affairs
2
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