spin doctor
noun
: a person (such as a political aide) responsible for ensuring that others interpret an event from a particular point of view
Examples of spin doctor in a Sentence
The spin doctors from both sides were already declaring victory for their candidates as soon as the debate ended.
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The feature is adapted by Assayas and award-winning writer Emmanuel Carrère from Giuliano da Empoli’s eponymous 2022 novel inspired by the career of Putin’s real long-term adviser and spin doctor Vladislav Surkov.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
The film charts the Russian leader’s ascent to power amid post-Soviet chaos, aided by versatile spin doctor Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano) — a fictional character inspired by real-life fixer, Vladislav Sourkov.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The Giants’ core four relievers, vital to winning three World Series championships from 2010-14, were mostly spin doctors who succeeded by winning platoon matchups and preventing barreled contact.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Everyone in the building needs to be evaluated skeptically, from trainers and equipment managers to security guards and spin doctors in the public relations department.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
The film charts the Russian leader’s ascent to power amid post-Soviet chaos, aided by versatile spin doctor Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano) — a fictional character inspired by real-life fixer, Vladislav Sourkov.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The Giants’ core four relievers, vital to winning three World Series championships from 2010-14, were mostly spin doctors who succeeded by winning platoon matchups and preventing barreled contact.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Everyone in the building needs to be evaluated skeptically, from trainers and equipment managers to security guards and spin doctors in the public relations department.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Spin doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spin%20doctor. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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