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newsmaker

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[nooz-mey-ker, nyooz-] / ˈnuzˌmeɪ kər, ˈnyuz- /

noun

  1. a person, thing, or event that is newsworthy.

    a weekly magazine devoted to stories on newsmakers.


Etymology

Origin of newsmaker

First recorded in 1965–70; news + maker

Example Sentences

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It’s become hard to recall that Giuliani once was far more esteemed than that other longtime New York newsmaker, Trump.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2023

The decision would give the luxury Italian carmaker "greater freedom on the production scheme," CEO Benedetto Vigna told a Reuters newsmaker event.

From Reuters • Mar. 27, 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be the first “Inside” guest on Weekend Routine, what Psaki plans as a regular feature to get to know a newsmaker in a less formal setting.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2023

“Our baseline goal is to organize a million new workers,” Ms. Schuler told reporters at the Christian Science Monitor newsmaker breakfast.

From Washington Times • Sep. 4, 2022

“There is no one else in Chris’s shoes,” Zucker told the staff, referring to the newsman’s unique identity as the brother of a major newsmaker.

From Washington Post • May 26, 2021