publicist
Americannoun
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a person who publicizes, especially a press agent or public-relations consultant.
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an expert in current public or political affairs.
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an expert in public or international law.
noun
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a person who publicizes something, esp a press or publicity agent
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a journalist
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rare a person learned in public or international law
Etymology
Origin of publicist
Example Sentences
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Frazier recalled covering the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas in 2007 when a publicist came to him with a request.
From Los Angeles Times
A TV star whose career spanned from “Saved by the Bell” to “Euphoria” and beyond, Dane died Thursday, his publicist announced in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
The publicist’s participation in the gala came at a pivotal time for Epstein, who was seeking to rehabilitate his image, which had been badly damaged by his 2008 conviction.
From Los Angeles Times
James Van Der Beek, best known as the sensitive heartthrob star of TV show “Dawson’s Creek,” died Wednesday at age 48, his publicist confirmed.
Perhaps Hollywood's publicists have told their stars to play it straight to avoid any viral mishaps in the social media age.
From BBC
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