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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
One of the early trendsetters of the women’s evolution in WWE, Paige’s in-ring career there ended in 2017 thanks to a serious neck injury.
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
General curiosity, the drama between himself, Rihanna and Drake, and because Rocky has become one of the more underrated trendsetters in hip-hop.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
Salomon Speedcross Trail Running Shoes Salomon sneakers are h-o-t right now, especially among the NYC trendsetters.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Thanks to several significant planetary shifts, fire signs Aries and Leo, and air signs Gemini and Aquarius will command the spotlight as trendsetters in 2026.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
And while that meant a lot of milky-nude polish, some statement nail looks also snuck into the 2025 trendsetters list.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 29 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
Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
General curiosity, the drama between himself, Rihanna and Drake, and because Rocky has become one of the more underrated trendsetters in hip-hop.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
Salomon Speedcross Trail Running Shoes Salomon sneakers are h-o-t right now, especially among the NYC trendsetters.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Thanks to several significant planetary shifts, fire signs Aries and Leo, and air signs Gemini and Aquarius will command the spotlight as trendsetters in 2026.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
And while that meant a lot of milky-nude polish, some statement nail looks also snuck into the 2025 trendsetters list.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetters
Noun
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The two leaders were former allies who later became embroiled in bruising political disputes, deepening divisions in one of Asia's most unwieldy democracies.—
JIM GOMEZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The incident took place on the third floor bridge linking City Hall and City Hall East, which is currently displaying an exhibit of prominent Black women community leaders, according to Price spokesperson Angelina Valencia-Dumarot.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Salsa segments paid homage to icons like Héctor Lavoe and the Fania All-Stars, while reggaetón moments honored pioneers such as Daddy Yankee, Ivy Queen, and Tego Calderón.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Francesco Iorio, founder of Augmenta and one of the pioneers of generative design at Autodesk, works in an industry where visibility actively undermines trust.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trendsetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetters. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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