trendsetter

noun

ˈtren(d)-ˌse-tər How to pronounce trendsetter (audio)
Definition of trendsetternext
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 Since the beginning of her career, Cyrus has been lauded as a style mogul, a trendsetter — someone who uses fashion to epitomize her identity, whichever one that may be. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 American families who want a convenient holiday without sacrificing taste or style, more than a few trendsetters who enjoy poolside dancing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026 Yet Spain sees itself not as a continental outlier but as a trendsetter. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 13 May 2026 Naperville is the trendsetter to the nation. — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for trendsetter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetter
  1. leader
  2. pioneer
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  • The United States remains the global leader in biotech, but China is rapidly narrowing the gap.
    — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Some industry leaders have also sounded alarms over increasingly powerful systems.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of leader
Noun
  • The startup, founded by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, is building AI models for creating virtual 3D environments frequently used in humanoid robot development.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • State historian Doane Robinson wanted to create a monument to the Old West, featuring both pioneers and Native leaders, to attract tourists.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of pioneer

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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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