as in leader
one that takes the lead or sets an example
a closely watched trendsetter in women's fashions
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Recent Examples of trendsetter
Not to call myself a trendsetter or anything, but so many celebs are rocking similar jeans lately.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Tina Blake, True Religion’s SVP design and brand image said that having trendsetters like Chalamet wearing True Religion means the brand is doing something right.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
Just elusive, eclectic and enigmatic action, comedy, sci-fi, horror and thriller films and series from the vanguard of new wave of indie trendsetters and rule breakers.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
The square nail—once considered a holdover from suburban nail salons—has regained popularity in a variety of lengths after beauty trendsetters like Kendall Jenner and Cynthia Erivo sported the look.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Tina Blake, True Religion’s SVP design and brand image said that having trendsetters like Chalamet wearing True Religion means the brand is doing something right.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
Just elusive, eclectic and enigmatic action, comedy, sci-fi, horror and thriller films and series from the vanguard of new wave of indie trendsetters and rule breakers.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
The square nail—once considered a holdover from suburban nail salons—has regained popularity in a variety of lengths after beauty trendsetters like Kendall Jenner and Cynthia Erivo sported the look.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetter
Noun
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The Chinese leader’s comments were made privately in 2024.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The news that the complaint was deemed not credible and of the allegations within the complaint comes from a new letter given to the top leaders in the Senate and House Intelligence committees.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Representing hip-hop, Clipse and Pharrell Williams, and Tyler, The Creator will perform, while Doechii, Q-Tip and female rap pioneer (and 2005 Grammy host) Queen Latifah will present.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jackson was the pioneer, but Ross was the amplifier.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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