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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He is also a social media influencer with 2.1 million TikTok followers and hasn’t been shy about using the platform to campaign for his dream gig.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Food writer and influencer Ranji, known online as Tooting Mama, says the fruit's appeal lies in its distinct flavour and texture.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The latter can range depending on the size of the influencer, from $10,000 to $100,000.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Americans are more interested in pinning their ears back to conceal them, said Krystal Lee, a popular Korean-American beauty influencer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

He will be the prime influencer in everything, and we may depend upon him as a man equally enlightened and liberal.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) by Various