publicity hound
Craves media spotlight
A publicity hound is someone who aggressively seeks media attention and public recognition.
The term is mildly disparaging, suggesting the person's hunger for coverage is excessive or undignified: He's such a publicity hound—he'll do anything to get his name in the papers.
The hound evokes a dog relentlessly pursuing a scent.
Concentrated illumination source
- limelightCenter of public notice
- grandstandingPerforming to impress onlookers
- showboatingOstentatious self-display
- self-promotionPublicizing one's own merits
camera-ready · scene-stealing · shameless · exhibitionist · narcissist · egomaniac · blowhard · braggart
Aggressive celebrity photographers
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
- press conferenceOrganized media Q&A
- reporterOne who gathers news
- journalistNews profession practitioner
headline · coverage · airtime · interview · soundbite · news cycle · spin doctor · press release
Disgraceful public affair
- infamyExtreme public disgrace
- controversialCausing public dispute
- provocateurOne who deliberately incites
- sensationalismOverhyped news coverage
tabloid fodder · disgraced · shameless · outrageous · notorious · shock value · train wreck · clickbait
Ceremonial welcome flooring
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- A-listTop celebrity ranking
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
autographs · fanbase · handlers · agent · manager · personal brand · image consultant · celebrity gossip
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- limelightCenter of public notice
- grandstandingPerforming to impress onlookers
- showboatingOstentatious self-display
self-promotion · camera-ready · scene-stealing · shameless · exhibitionist · narcissist · egomaniac · blowhard · braggart · show-off
paparazzi
Aggressive celebrity photographers
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
- press conferenceOrganized media Q&A
- reporterOne who gathers news
journalist · headline · coverage · airtime · interview · soundbite · news cycle · spin doctor · press release · media circus
scandal
Disgraceful public affair
- infamyExtreme public disgrace
- controversialCausing public dispute
- provocateurOne who deliberately incites
sensationalism · tabloid fodder · disgraced · shameless · outrageous · notorious · shock value · train wreck · clickbait · rumor mill
red carpet
Ceremonial welcome flooring
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- A-listTop celebrity ranking
glamour · autographs · fanbase · handlers · agent · manager · personal brand · image consultant · celebrity gossip · star power
publicity houndrecluse
One choosing isolation
hermit · shrinking violet · wallflower · private person · introvert
publicity houndThomas Pynchon
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