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
The company is not only viewed as a bellwether for the broader market, but also as a key barometer of artificial intelligence development.
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CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite being described as a bellwether for AI, CoreWeave has specific characteristics — highly concentrated customers and suppliers — that differentiate it from other offers in the industry, Business Insider’s Emma Cosgrove noted.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Its heavy weighting also gives Nvidia outsized influence as a bellwether for the broader market.
—Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Marking the start of international boat show season, Cannes plays host to world debuts, confirming its role as the industry’s bellwether for the upcoming season.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
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CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite being described as a bellwether for AI, CoreWeave has specific characteristics — highly concentrated customers and suppliers — that differentiate it from other offers in the industry, Business Insider’s Emma Cosgrove noted.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Its heavy weighting also gives Nvidia outsized influence as a bellwether for the broader market.
—Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Marking the start of international boat show season, Cannes plays host to world debuts, confirming its role as the industry’s bellwether for the upcoming season.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bellwether
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellwether
Noun
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County waste managers and leaders hope proposals from emerging companies will help residents better understand how to sort waste properly and reduce landfill use.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, OpenAI founder Sam Altman, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai were among the top tech leaders at the dinner.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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William Arruda is a keynote speaker, author, and personal branding pioneer.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Tech pioneers like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos suggest space may be the next place to look.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Bellwether.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellwether. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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