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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His special purposes acquisition company, Cantor Fitzgerald Acquisition Corp., took the Rumble video platform popular among right-wing influencers public in 2022.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The worlds of wellness influencers, tradwives, and podcast bros were particularly fertile fields for cultivating younger and nonwhite Trump voters.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024
Esteemed health professionals and popular social media influencers alike tout it as an essential practice for disease prevention and longevity.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 22 Nov. 2024
TikTok was the only platform where left-leaning influencers outnumbered those on the right.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The worlds of wellness influencers, tradwives, and podcast bros were particularly fertile fields for cultivating younger and nonwhite Trump voters.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024
Esteemed health professionals and popular social media influencers alike tout it as an essential practice for disease prevention and longevity.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 22 Nov. 2024
TikTok was the only platform where left-leaning influencers outnumbered those on the right.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Influencer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influencer. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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