trendsetter

noun

trend·set·ter | \ˈtren(d)-ˌse-tər

Definition of trendsetter

: one that sets a trend

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Synonyms & Antonyms for trendsetter

Synonyms

bellwether, leader, pacemaker, pacer, pacesetter

Antonyms

follower, imitator

Examples of trendsetter in a Sentence

a closely watched trendsetter in women's fashions

Recent Examples on the Web

Other characters, like the stylish trendsetter Yesss (Taraji P. Henson) — head algorithm of the viral video site BuzzzTube — cover a different aspect of the web ecosystem. — Bryan Bishop, The Verge, "Ralph Breaks the Internet is The Lego Movie of Disney films," 14 Nov. 2018 The bonafide trendsetter is consistently serving us unique, fashion-forward looks; and this week is no exception. — Gianluca Russo, Teen Vogue, "Selena Gomez Wore Orange Acid-Wash Jeans for a Beverly Hills Breakfast Date," 22 Sep. 2018 As a trendsetter, surfing and skateboarding were added, and now both are set for their Olympic debut in 2020. — Glae Thien, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego's Cal State Games turning 30," 12 July 2018 Maybe more important, Gilgeous-Alexander separated himself as the by-example trendsetter on a team that lacked overall leadership and never truly was empowered. — Fletcher Page, The Courier-Journal, "What Shai Gilgeous-Alexander heading to the NBA means for Kentucky basketball," 9 Apr. 2018 As a leading economic driver for the City of Houston, Uptown provides unmatched opportunities to corporate leaders, trendsetters, residents and visitors alike. — Houston Chronicle, "By the Numbers: Houston’s Most Lively District," 19 June 2018 The Ravenous Pig, launched by James and Julie Petrakis in 2007, was a trendsetter in tapping local farms and set a tone of casual style with an ambitious Southern gastropub vibe fueled by a love of meats, whiskey, and craft beer. — Craig Laban, Philly.com, "Orlando's best dining thrills are outside the parks," 22 June 2018 Amazon’s version isn’t a trendsetter, but an early adopter. — Allison P. Davis, The Cut, "Picnic at Hanging Rock," 25 May 2018 The group of trendsetters has been selected to appear in a new ad campaign for Coca-Cola. — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, "BTS Has Teamed Up With Coca-Cola for a New Campaign Around the World Cup," 30 Apr. 2018

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