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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Commonly, business leaders, tech journalists, and anyone with a yen to follow the top changes in AI will take a look at what top consultants have to say.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas ranks high as a national leader in the school choice movement, the head of the state's Educational Freedom Accounts program said Thursday, citing standings from several think tanks and advocacy groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Settled by Mormon pioneers in the 1880s, Torrey is said to have been named after one of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, Colonel Torrey.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The group had already connected itself to the Black Sabbath smash via tons of live performances, and thankfully, the fans of the heavy metal pioneers were able to work with the Prince of Darkness before his death in July of this year – and fans may get to hear the cut soon.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Bellwether.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellwether. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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