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 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 See All Example Sentences for trendsetter
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Noun
  • After being repeatedly condemned as a war criminal by other world leaders during the United Nations General Assembly's current meeting in New York, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have his turn speaking on the world stage on Friday.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In the image, Kimmel has his arm around Lear, a pioneer of socially conscious sitcoms and progressive activism.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Home textiles and wall coverings company Schumacher, however, was one of the first pioneers.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025

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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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