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also trend-setters
as in leaders
one that takes the lead or sets an example
a closely watched trendsetter in women's fashions
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Recent Examples of trendsetters
By starting with focused, high-impact initiatives and scaling with intent, organizations will not just keep pace but become the trendsetters of tomorrow.
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Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
From vintage boho to cherry red, fashion has always influenced the next big thing in interior design—and this fall, ready-to-wear shows revealed that a personal, warm aesthetic is top of mind for trendsetters.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Now, imagine a similar top with the capri trousers fashion editors and trendsetters can't stop raving about.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Since creating the Kith brand 14 years ago, the company has become a perennial favorite of young trendsetters and sneakerheads.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
Garcia said both were trendsetters and independent women ahead of their time.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Digital creators, trendsetters and Hollywood’s brightest mingled on the lawn, sipping, snapping selfies and soaking up the scene.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
From vintage boho to cherry red, fashion has always influenced the next big thing in interior design—and this fall, ready-to-wear shows revealed that a personal, warm aesthetic is top of mind for trendsetters.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Now, imagine a similar top with the capri trousers fashion editors and trendsetters can't stop raving about.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Since creating the Kith brand 14 years ago, the company has become a perennial favorite of young trendsetters and sneakerheads.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
Garcia said both were trendsetters and independent women ahead of their time.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Digital creators, trendsetters and Hollywood’s brightest mingled on the lawn, sipping, snapping selfies and soaking up the scene.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetters
Noun
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European leaders have accused Russia of sending drones into Polish airspace to test the NATO alliance’s readiness.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, fewer than 10% of finance leaders surveyed have fully integrated or scaled AI accounting and finance use cases across their functions and organizations.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Each year, Daniel and HFR present distinguished awards to individuals who are leading innovators in their respective fields.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kepler further situates its progress within China’s broader push in robotics, stating that domestic innovators have emerged as significant contributors to industry growth and that K2 aims to translate technology upgrades into practical, multi-scenario operations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Trendsetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetters. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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