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bellwether

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of bellwether

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
Synonyms of bellwether

leader, pacemaker, pacer, pacesetter, trendsetter
Words Related to bellwether

foregoer, forerunner, harbinger, herald, precursor

groundbreaker, innovator, pioneer
Near Antonyms of bellwether

Johnny-come-lately, me-tooer
Antonyms of bellwether

follower, imitator

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