spokesmodel

noun

spokes·​mod·​el ˈspōks-ˌmä-dᵊl How to pronounce spokesmodel (audio)
: a model who is a spokesman or spokeswoman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The mother of three has long relished her role as a spokesmodel for happiness, and last year, shared how ageism in fashion can be combated with a positive attitude. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2023 The woman was identified in the lawsuit as a Jane Doe who worked as a professional dancer, model, host and spokesmodel. Nardine Saadstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2022 Picked from obscurity to be a Labatt beer spokesmodel, Anderson eventually left her native Canada for Los Angeles. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 26 Jan. 2022 For a time, Lansbury was the Herbal Essences spokesmodel. Ariel Levy, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2022 Fashion Fair's relaunching with a brand-new spokesmodel to tie it all together. Jihan Forbe, Allure, 1 Sep. 2021 Tennis star Naomi Osaka has become a go-to spokesmodel, from a denim campaign with Levi’s to her own skincare line to a deal with salad chain Sweetgreen. Fortune, 20 May 2021 Today’s power move is not to land a contract as a celebrity spokesmodel, getting paid to get bossed around by some company, but to become the corporate boss yourself, seizing credit as a co-founder, co-owner, or creative director. New York Times, 14 Apr. 2021 Charles previously became an internet celebrity thanks to his makeup tutorials, and was later named CoverGirl's first male spokesmodel in 2016. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2021 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokesmodel was in 1984

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“Spokesmodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesmodel. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

spokesmodel

noun
spokes·​mod·​el -ˌsmäd-ᵊl How to pronounce spokesmodel (audio)
: a model who is a spokesman or spokeswoman

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