1. a person who has the power to affect the purchasing decisions or opinions of others, especially through social media or online platforms
Usage: modern usage; often used in marketing and social media contexts
2. a person who has significant influence or impact on others' thoughts, behaviors, or decisions in any context
Usage: general sense

Examples

• The fashion influencer shared her new clothing line with her two million followers.
• Social media influencers often earn money by promoting products in their posts.
• She became an influencer in the fitness community by posting workout videos.
• Many brands partner with influencers to reach younger audiences.
• The influencer's honest review of the product convinced thousands of people to buy it.
• He is considered an influencer in the tech industry because of his innovative ideas.
• Micro-influencers with smaller but engaged audiences can be very effective for marketing.
• The influencer's latest post received over one million likes in just one day.