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newsmaker

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

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

Club members cited his prominence as a newsmaker, not his politics.

From Washington Post Nov. 2, 2019

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