influencer

noun

in·​flu·​enc·​er ˈin-ˌflü-ən(t)-sər How to pronounce influencer (audio)
 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
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
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

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Some Russians already have complained about Max’s functionality (and mocked VK’s semi-cheesy, semi-effective enlistment of rappers, comedians, and influencers to promote it). Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025 Among the other attendees on the yacht are socialite Heidi (Hannah Waddingham), influencer Grace (Kaya Scodelario), and Lo's former fling, photographer Ben (David Ajala), among others. Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 In the aftermath of Kirk's death, waves of firings and suspensions have occurred across the country in connection to individuals’ social media posts about Kirk, as conservative politicians and influencers push for a crackdown on negative posts about the political podcaster. Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Oct. 2025 Instead of Zendaya’s Mary-Jane and Jacob Batalon’s Ned, Peter’s new friends are influencer Harry Osborn (Zeno Robinson) and secret witchcraft user Nico Minoru (Grace Song). Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for influencer

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of influencer was in 1662

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“Influencer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influencer. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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influencer

noun
in·​flu·​enc·​er
: one who exerts influence : a person who inspires or guides the actions of others
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