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
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  1. leader
  2. pioneer
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  • Fans, artists, and leaders across all industries are mourning the star whose relentless optimism, grace, and resilience was a shining light.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Burch, who wasn't known for being particularly close with her neighbors before, emerged as vocal leader—and a lightning rod for deal proponents.
    — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of leader
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  • Venture just beyond downtown to Mount Moriah Cemetery, where Calamity Jane lies buried next to Wild Bill Hickok; paths through the pines lead to the graves of pioneers and other Wild West figures, like Seth Bullock.
    — Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026
  • New York — Columbia House, a pioneer of subscription music before streaming, is shutting down after seven decades in business.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pioneer

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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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