publicist
noun
pub·li·cist
ˈpə-blə-sist 
1
a
: an expert in international law
b
: an expert or commentator on public affairs
2
: one that publicizes
specifically
: press agent
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Farrah Fawcett Majors met actress Fawcett in 1968 through a publicist.
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Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
The first Met Gala was the brainchild of fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert, who played a key role in launching N.Y. Fashion Week.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 May 2024
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Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
The first Met Gala was the brainchild of fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert, who played a key role in launching N.Y. Fashion Week.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 May 2024
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publicist
noun
pub·li·cist
ˈpəb-lə-səst
1
a
: an expert in international law
b
: an expert on public affairs
2
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