as in leader
one that takes the lead or sets an example
the state has a long history of being an early and reliable bellwether in presidential elections
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Recent Examples of bellwether
The field has been closely watched as a bellwether as AI adoption expands.
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Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
This was a bellwether case and there have been similar verdicts in other states.
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Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
Analysts view Nvidia as a bellwether for the stock market and the overall economy, which have both come to rely on massive spending on AI to propel continued growth.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
All the mudslinging debates and the millions of dollars spent on attack ads might not matter for the six – yes, six – Democratic candidates still vying to be the top official in this bellwether blue state.
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Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
This was a bellwether case and there have been similar verdicts in other states.
—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
Analysts view Nvidia as a bellwether for the stock market and the overall economy, which have both come to rely on massive spending on AI to propel continued growth.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
All the mudslinging debates and the millions of dollars spent on attack ads might not matter for the six – yes, six – Democratic candidates still vying to be the top official in this bellwether blue state.
—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellwether
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In the weeks since Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were forced out of commission, industry leaders and experts became increasingly worried that the ad-hoc ban would threaten America’s AI lead against China.
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According to Smith, citizens of East Florida even burned the leaders behind the Declaration of Independence in effigy.
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As a kid, Grant was an Eagle scout, and essentially built a historical trail after discovering pioneer grave sites.
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The pioneer of the world’s largest Bitcoin asset treasury attended the president’s first crypto summit at the White House in March 2025.
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“Bellwether.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellwether. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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