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
Digital creators, trendsetters and Hollywood’s brightest mingled on the lawn, sipping, snapping selfies and soaking up the scene.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
In a heartfelt post, Nicki thanked Eve for being a bold trendsetter for women in rap.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
Maximalist trendsetters, rejoice: These neon luggage tags are a fashion statement all on their own.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Grace Shoulder Bag For the trendsetter, this bag is right in line with what’s in style right now—and for a great price, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
In a heartfelt post, Nicki thanked Eve for being a bold trendsetter for women in rap.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
Maximalist trendsetters, rejoice: These neon luggage tags are a fashion statement all on their own.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Grace Shoulder Bag For the trendsetter, this bag is right in line with what’s in style right now—and for a great price, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetter
Noun
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County waste managers and leaders hope proposals from emerging companies will help residents better understand how to sort waste properly and reduce landfill use.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, OpenAI founder Sam Altman, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai were among the top tech leaders at the dinner.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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William Arruda is a keynote speaker, author, and personal branding pioneer.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Tech pioneers like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos suggest space may be the next place to look.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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