as in leader
one that takes the lead or sets an example
the state has a long history of being an early and reliable bellwether in presidential elections
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Recent Examples of bellwether
Third grade reading scores are raised as the bellwether in the state's reading crisis, because the ability to read by third grade can often portend a student's success in school and after, research claims.
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Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The downtown Hyatt and Sheraton — two bellwethers for hotels in the area — were booked 100%, and more than 95%, respectively, Testa said.
—Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Still, pundits and political observers are watching both races in Virginia and New Jersey as potential bellwethers of the national mood, though candidate quality and local issues play significant roles.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 27 Sep. 2025
The grid operated by PJM, stretching from Virginia to Illinois, has become a bellwether for the ways that soaring demand for electricity has transformed power markets in the US and around the globe.
—Tyler Kendall, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
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Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The downtown Hyatt and Sheraton — two bellwethers for hotels in the area — were booked 100%, and more than 95%, respectively, Testa said.
—Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Still, pundits and political observers are watching both races in Virginia and New Jersey as potential bellwethers of the national mood, though candidate quality and local issues play significant roles.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 27 Sep. 2025
The grid operated by PJM, stretching from Virginia to Illinois, has become a bellwether for the ways that soaring demand for electricity has transformed power markets in the US and around the globe.
—Tyler Kendall, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellwether
Noun
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Schneider has been a vital leader for Walpole all year in a preseason position switch from the forward line to center-midfielder.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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This is the web version of CEO Daily, a newsletter of must-read global insights from CEOs and industry leaders.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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On the fashion front, Schumacher, which was founded in New York by Parisian Frederic Schumacher in 1889, has been a pioneer in collaborations from its dawn.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Windridge said discussions about fusion’s future and possible arrival always remind her of a quote attributed to the Russian physicist Lev Artsimovich, an early fusion pioneer.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Bellwether.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellwether. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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