Synonyms of bellwethers

bellwethers

noun

plural of bellwether

as in leaders

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 & Similar Words

• leaders
• pioneers
• trendsetters
• pacesetters
• trend-setters
• pacemakers
• harbingers
• pacers
• innovators
• forerunners
• precursors
• heralds
• groundbreakers
• foregoers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• imitators
• followers
• Johnny-come-latelies
• Johnnies-come-lately
• me-tooers