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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Will Brink stop trying to be an influencer long enough to be an inside presence?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Also present was Benny Johnson, a prominent podcaster and online influencer who is close to the Trump administration.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

The two accusers were interviewed alongside Cheyenne Hunt, a Democratic influencer who posted a video describing several women's accusations against Swalwell, bringing the issue to the public's attention.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Joining with clubs and communities rarely leads to an immediate boost in sales the way a wide-ranging influencer campaign might.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

As an influencer of legislatures, he stands easily first in ability and achievement.

From The Boss and the Machine; a chronicle of the politicians and party organization by Orth, Samuel Peter