"Oprah effect" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Oprah effect [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the Oprah effect
  1. (informal) The large boost in sales or popularity of products and services endorsed by Oprah Winfrey on her television chat show. Tags: informal Related terms: Delia effect

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