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also trend-setters
as in leaders
one that takes the lead or sets an example
a closely watched trendsetter in women's fashions
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Recent Examples of trendsetters
American families who want a convenient holiday without sacrificing taste or style, more than a few trendsetters who enjoy poolside dancing.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Fellow trendsetters Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow have also embraced the relaxed denim silhouette recently.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 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
Here’s a look at how last year’s trendsetters have become this year’s segment leaders.
—Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
New Yorkers are also trendsetters.
—Vidya Shankaran, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026
General curiosity, the drama between himself, Rihanna and Drake, and because Rocky has become one of the more underrated trendsetters in hip-hop.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
Thanks to several significant planetary shifts, fire signs Aries and Leo, and air signs Gemini and Aquarius will command the spotlight as trendsetters in 2026.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Fellow trendsetters Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow have also embraced the relaxed denim silhouette recently.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 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
Here’s a look at how last year’s trendsetters have become this year’s segment leaders.
—Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
New Yorkers are also trendsetters.
—Vidya Shankaran, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026
General curiosity, the drama between himself, Rihanna and Drake, and because Rocky has become one of the more underrated trendsetters in hip-hop.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
Thanks to several significant planetary shifts, fire signs Aries and Leo, and air signs Gemini and Aquarius will command the spotlight as trendsetters in 2026.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetters
Noun
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Following community debate over safety versus access to alternative mobility options, city leaders in La Mesa voted to ban e-bike use for riders under 12.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The leaders discussed trade on Thursday, with Xi saying that China’s door of opportunity will open wider.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Ben Johnson’s Bears are pioneers in the field of loopy comebacks.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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“Trendsetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetters. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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