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
More than half of the states have had female governors, but California, a trendsetter in so many respects, is not among them.
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Laurel Rosenhall, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Ever the trendsetter, the singer was also early to the leopard print revival.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Christian Siriano and Nina Garcia are both returning to the franchise, alongside new judge and fashion trendsetter Law Roach, Disney announced Monday.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025
Philosophers and trendsetters alike can book appointments online to visit.
—Alia Yee Noll, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Laurel Rosenhall, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Ever the trendsetter, the singer was also early to the leopard print revival.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Christian Siriano and Nina Garcia are both returning to the franchise, alongside new judge and fashion trendsetter Law Roach, Disney announced Monday.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025
Philosophers and trendsetters alike can book appointments online to visit.
—Alia Yee Noll, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetter
Noun
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This situation led me to ask a deeper question: How do other women navigating ongoing medical conditions continue to show up consistently and effectively as leaders?—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Meanwhile in every campaign there usually tends to be one character who emerges as the leader of the party.—
James Grebey,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
Noun
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William Arruda is a keynote speaker, author, and personal branding pioneer.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Barbara Walters didn’t set out to become a pioneer for females in media.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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