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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Right-wing American activist and influencer who co-founded Turning Point USA, a student organisation focused on spreading conservative ideas on college campuses.

From BBC

Culturally, many are also acolytes of longevity influencers and so-called bio-hackers who are trying to improve their health through supplements, exercise and nutrition, including with methods that remain largely unproven.

From The Wall Street Journal

Notorious far-right agitator Tommy Robinson and misogynist influencer Andrew Tate, who faces court cases in Britain and Romania, hail from the town, where about a third of residents are Muslim.

From Barron's

They recruit online, including on Facebook and through a growing number of surrogates working as influencers on Instagram and TikTok.

From The Wall Street Journal

In some ways, Gigi is like any other young social media influencer.

From BBC