halo effect

noun

: generalization from the perception of one outstanding personality trait to an overly favorable evaluation of the whole personality

Examples of halo effect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There also was hope for a halo effect after the majority stake of rival Creative Artists Agency sold at a valuation of $7 billion to Artémis, the investment firm of the billionaire Pinault family. Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2023 But after eight weeks, the halo effect of the values exercise dropped off, and differences in hiring rates between the two groups no longer held statistically significant. Jane Thier, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2023 Saudi Arabia is trying to buy the halo effect of these major sporting events to wash away its poor international image. Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 22 Sep. 2023 The annular solar eclipse, which will cross over the United States on Oct. 14, will result in a brilliant halo effect with the moon obscuring most of the sun. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2023 The late games also had a halo effect in primetime for CBS and Fox. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2023 Wordle continues to be the biggest game, with its popularity having a halo effect on launching new games and adding subscribers. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 28 Aug. 2023 Every artist benefited from the halo effect of what the success of one entity brought to the next. Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Aug. 2023 The halo effect of Le Mans becomes palpable in almost anything and anyone who takes up its gauntlet. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of halo effect was circa 1928

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“Halo effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halo%20effect. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.

Medical Definition

halo effect

noun
: generalization from the perception of one outstanding personality trait to an overly favorable evaluation of the whole personality
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