as in leader
one that takes the lead or sets an example
a closely watched trendsetter in women's fashions
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Recent Examples of trendsetter
This crisis feels particularly acute because the state’s legacy as a trendsetter is rooted in the mid-20th century.
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Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Here’s a look at how last year’s trendsetters have become this year’s segment leaders.
—Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The kind of traveler who loves customized itineraries is a trendsetter at heart, someone with an insatiable curiosity for the world and a penchant for authentic experiences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Lauren Hutton was a trendsetter in more ways than one.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Here’s a look at how last year’s trendsetters have become this year’s segment leaders.
—Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The kind of traveler who loves customized itineraries is a trendsetter at heart, someone with an insatiable curiosity for the world and a penchant for authentic experiences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Lauren Hutton was a trendsetter in more ways than one.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetter
Noun
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The crowd includes top business leaders, including Apple’s Tim Cook and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Senior defender Peyton Johnson, Elizabeth’s older sister, is Oswego’s other team leader.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even the pioneers of AI will tell you, Stassun said, in many cases, what AI does very well is rapidly synthesizing, consolidating or repackaging existing information.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Commissioners McSlavkin and Ella Cross both questioned a historical mural in the tunnel, which includes controversial pioneers John Sutter and Peter Burnett, during the meeting.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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