Newsmaker

usgb/ˈnuːzˌmeɪ.kɚ/
noun

A person or event that generates news coverage, especially in media and journalism.

The politician became a newsmaker after her controversial speech.
Visual representation of "newsmaker" - A person or event that generates news coverage, especially in media and journalism.

Often appears as...

  • major newsmaker
  • political newsmaker

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Neutral

public figure, media attention, headlines

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Context

The word is often used in discussions about who is making the news versus who is just reporting it.

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In the recent election, several newsmakers shaped the agenda.
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Nuance

Being a newsmaker does not necessarily imply having a positive reputation; it can also refer to controversial figures.

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The scandal turned him into a newsmaker overnight.
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Emotional

When used in media, it may carry connotations of power and influence over public opinion.

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The celebrity's break-up made her a newsmaker last week.
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