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newsmaker

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[nooz-may-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


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She opened doors for women as a network anchor and turned newsmaker interviews into major television events — 74 million tuned into her 1999 sit-down with Monica Lewinsky.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025

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

That leaves little incentive for a newsmaker to face probing questions from tough, seasoned interviewers.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 18, 2022

“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

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