Definition of "mediagenic" []

• Attractive as a subject for reporting by news media: "a minor leaguer of bumptious manner and mediagenic good looks” ( Larry Martz). (adjective)

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• "I just think that if we used the same yardstick for our political spokespeople - "mediagenic" -- oof!"
• "So I'm defending the word mediagenic, and I think it's very possible to be classy, talented AND good with the media."
• "And so, though I didn't say it before, having someone who is "mediagenic" would be a good idea, too."