publicist
noun
pub·li·cist
ˈpə-blə-sist 
1
a
: an expert in international law
b
: an expert or commentator on public affairs
2
: one that publicizes
specifically
: press agent
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The post included a statement allegedly from Strait through his publicist, according to the fact-checking website, Snopes.
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Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
His death was confirmed by managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, as well as his publicist, Liz Rodriguez.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 July 2025
Famed televangelist Jimmy Swaggart died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday, July 1, his family and publicist announced.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Prevost has already had a showbiz publicist offer to represent him, and a journalist stop by post-interview to give him tips on what is imprudent to say on live TV—such as his imminent travel plans.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
His death was confirmed by managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, as well as his publicist, Liz Rodriguez.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 July 2025
Famed televangelist Jimmy Swaggart died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday, July 1, his family and publicist announced.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Prevost has already had a showbiz publicist offer to represent him, and a journalist stop by post-interview to give him tips on what is imprudent to say on live TV—such as his imminent travel plans.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
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publicist
noun
pub·li·cist
ˈpəb-lə-səst
1
a
: an expert in international law
b
: an expert on public affairs
2
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