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
From vintage boho to cherry red, fashion has always influenced the next big thing in interior design—and this fall, ready-to-wear shows revealed that a personal, warm aesthetic is top of mind for trendsetters.
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Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Now, imagine a similar top with the capri trousers fashion editors and trendsetters can't stop raving about.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Garcia said both were trendsetters and independent women ahead of their time.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Digital creators, trendsetters and Hollywood’s brightest mingled on the lawn, sipping, snapping selfies and soaking up the scene.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
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Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Now, imagine a similar top with the capri trousers fashion editors and trendsetters can't stop raving about.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Garcia said both were trendsetters and independent women ahead of their time.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Digital creators, trendsetters and Hollywood’s brightest mingled on the lawn, sipping, snapping selfies and soaking up the scene.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetter
Noun
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One of the most famous examples of a major business leader succeeding from failure was Apple’s visionary cofounder Steve Jobs.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The look emulated some of Queen Elizabeth’s outfits for her audiences with the leader of the Catholic Church.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Moderated by Billboard‘s Jessica Roiz, the conversation focused on respecting the culture, roots and pioneers that have fueled this genre in Africa, and how Afrobeats has influenced their latest projects, including Goyo’s debut album Pantera.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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Among the 23 pieces of marble creations is a piece by Studio Nada Debs, which was founded by regional design pioneer Nada Debs.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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