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
Alix Langone Examples of influencer in a Sentence
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As if being a TikTok dance-craze icon or a reality-TV star, who then becomes an influencer — a nobody who gets to be the corporate flavor of the month — were a viable career option.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2024
As women’s basketball continues to ascend in prominence, there’s been an ongoing discussion about how female athletes are becoming our next beauty & fashion influencers.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 15 May 2024
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2024
As women’s basketball continues to ascend in prominence, there’s been an ongoing discussion about how female athletes are becoming our next beauty & fashion influencers.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 15 May 2024
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“Influencer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influencer. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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