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
Naperville is the trendsetter to the nation.
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Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for trendsetter
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for trendsetter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetter
Noun
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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.
Noun
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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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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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