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
After first premiering in 2019, the HBO drama immediately became known as a beauty trendsetter, largely due to the attention to detail from Euphoria makeup department head Donni Davy.
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Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
California has always been a trendsetter in that.
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Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Fortunately, the styles and silhouettes that were popular in the early 2000s (the era trendsetters are favoring) are particularly well-suited for travel thanks to their breathability and versatile nature.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Probably one of the most ingrained is wearing pastels during the spring and summer months, with trendsetters and designers rallying around one specific shade for the past sever seasons.
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Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
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Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
California has always been a trendsetter in that.
—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Fortunately, the styles and silhouettes that were popular in the early 2000s (the era trendsetters are favoring) are particularly well-suited for travel thanks to their breathability and versatile nature.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Probably one of the most ingrained is wearing pastels during the spring and summer months, with trendsetters and designers rallying around one specific shade for the past sever seasons.
—
Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for trendsetter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetter
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Downtown Sacramento businesses remain skeptical that the state’s July return-to-office mandate affecting roughly 95,000 employees will actually materialize, even as foot traffic sits at 85% of April 2019 levels and local leaders rethink the urban core’s heavy reliance on office space.
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The concerns have drawn the attention of city leaders.
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William Arruda is a keynote speaker, personal branding pioneer, and Senior Contributor to Forbes.
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The whole opening of the film pays homage to those pioneers of cinema.
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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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