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

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

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 oldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr., who also is an aspiring college golfer and social media influencer, has been busy sharing family photos and videos ever since her grandfather’s stunning Nov. 5 victory over Kamala Harris. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024 But Trump has embraced a curious menagerie of B-list rappers and questionable influencers thought to hold sway among young Black men. —

The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024 Developing a personal brand isn’t just a priority for celebrities and influencers anymore. —

Leigh Cuen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok are flooded with messages from celebrities and influencers urging people to vote, and hip-hop artists have been at the forefront, using their cultural influence to galvanize civic duty. —

Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for influencer