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also trend-setters
as in leaders
one that takes the lead or sets an example
a closely watched trendsetter in women's fashions
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Recent Examples of trendsetters
Fortunately, the styles and silhouettes that were popular in the early 2000s (the era trendsetters are favoring) are particularly well-suited for travel thanks to their breathability and versatile nature.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Probably one of the most ingrained is wearing pastels during the spring and summer months, with trendsetters and designers rallying around one specific shade for the past sever seasons.
—Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
In 2015, the Jenner sisters proved to be the ultimate trendsetters in ensembles (and one bright blue wig) that had the internet buzzing.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 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
One of the early trendsetters of the women’s evolution in WWE, Paige’s in-ring career there ended in 2017 thanks to a serious neck injury.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
General curiosity, the drama between himself, Rihanna and Drake, and because Rocky has become one of the more underrated trendsetters in hip-hop.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
Thanks to several significant planetary shifts, fire signs Aries and Leo, and air signs Gemini and Aquarius will command the spotlight as trendsetters in 2026.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Tina Blake, True Religion’s SVP design and brand image said that having trendsetters like Chalamet wearing True Religion means the brand is doing something right.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Probably one of the most ingrained is wearing pastels during the spring and summer months, with trendsetters and designers rallying around one specific shade for the past sever seasons.
—Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
In 2015, the Jenner sisters proved to be the ultimate trendsetters in ensembles (and one bright blue wig) that had the internet buzzing.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 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
One of the early trendsetters of the women’s evolution in WWE, Paige’s in-ring career there ended in 2017 thanks to a serious neck injury.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
General curiosity, the drama between himself, Rihanna and Drake, and because Rocky has become one of the more underrated trendsetters in hip-hop.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
Thanks to several significant planetary shifts, fire signs Aries and Leo, and air signs Gemini and Aquarius will command the spotlight as trendsetters in 2026.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Tina Blake, True Religion’s SVP design and brand image said that having trendsetters like Chalamet wearing True Religion means the brand is doing something right.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetters
Noun
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Lawmakers fast-tracked the measures From the session’s opening bell Tuesday morning, Republican leaders moved swiftly.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, the state’s governor, attorney general and legislative leaders were meeting to discuss how the state would respond.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The musician was born in Los Angeles and was a third-generation creative; his grandparents Boris and Bessie Thomashefsky were pioneers of Yiddish theater, while his dad Ted Thomas was a producer at the Mercury Theater Company in New York.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Trendsetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetters. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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