newsmakers
People making headlines
Newsmakers are people or events prominent enough to generate media coverage.
The term usually refers to individuals whose actions, statements, or circumstances attract journalistic attention: politicians, celebrities, executives, or ordinary people thrust into headlines.
The magazine's annual list of top newsmakers typically features those who shaped the year's biggest stories.
News gathering and dissemination
- reportingConveying documented information
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- headlineNews article title
- coverageExtent of inclusion
correspondent · anchor · press · tabloid · columnist · scoop · exclusive · byline
Spreading quickly online
- hashtagsMetadata labels for posts
- memesSelf-propagating cultural units
- buzzContinuous low drone
- hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare
trendsetters · vloggers · followers · shares · retweets · engagement · feed · influencers
Those playing roles
- singersThose who vocalize melodies
- athletesSports competitors
- entertainersThose who amuse others
- starsLuminous celestial bodies
icons · personalities · performers · supermodels · heartthrobs · legends · socialites · influencers
Elected law-making officials
- senatorsUpper legislative body members
- diplomatsForeign government representatives
- governorsState or provincial leaders
- mayorsElected municipal leaders
parliamentarians · statesmen · lawmakers · representatives · congresswomen · chancellors · premiers · ministers
Disgraceful public affair
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- uproarNoisy public disturbance
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- notorietyFame from misdeeds
infamy · exposé · allegations · misconduct · resignation · downfall · disgrace · whistleblower
Having considerable effect
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- transformativeCausing major change
- noteworthyMeriting special attention
- historicOf lasting significance
game-changing · milestone · pivotal · trailblazer · visionary · changemaker · pioneer · innovator
journalism
News gathering and dissemination
- reportingConveying documented information
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- headlineNews article title
coverage · correspondent · anchor · press · tabloid · columnist · scoop · exclusive · byline · interview
viral
Spreading quickly online
hype · trendsetters · vloggers · followers · shares · retweets · engagement · feed · influencers · twitter
actors
Those playing roles
- singersThose who vocalize melodies
- athletesSports competitors
- entertainersThose who amuse others
stars · icons · personalities · performers · supermodels · heartthrobs · legends · socialites · influencers · divas
legislators
Elected law-making officials
- senatorsUpper legislative body members
- diplomatsForeign government representatives
- governorsState or provincial leaders
mayors · parliamentarians · statesmen · lawmakers · representatives · congresswomen · chancellors · premiers · ministers · ambassadors
scandal
Disgraceful public affair
notoriety · infamy · exposé · allegations · misconduct · resignation · downfall · disgrace · whistleblower · investigation
influential
Having considerable effect
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- transformativeCausing major change
- noteworthyMeriting special attention
historic · game-changing · milestone · pivotal · trailblazer · visionary · changemaker · pioneer · innovator · advocate
newsmakersnobodies
Unimportant, unknown persons
unknowns · ordinary people · nonentities · non-entities · faceless crowd
newsmakersspectators
Those who observe events
bystanders · observers · news readers · readers · viewers