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
The 43-year-old, a fashion trendsetter in the U.K., is admired for her elegant style.
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Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
There’s nothing like a personalized Kelly to cement one’s status as a trendsetter (the bags, which are named after Grace Kelly, can resell up to tens — if not hundreds — of thousands of dollars depending on the design and rareness), and Kaling’s bold sense of style is very present in her household.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
There are, however, a handful of trendsetters who can exist in both worlds.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
The singer was also a trendsetter regarding fashion, which the new collector doll displays.
—Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
There’s nothing like a personalized Kelly to cement one’s status as a trendsetter (the bags, which are named after Grace Kelly, can resell up to tens — if not hundreds — of thousands of dollars depending on the design and rareness), and Kaling’s bold sense of style is very present in her household.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
There are, however, a handful of trendsetters who can exist in both worlds.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
The singer was also a trendsetter regarding fashion, which the new collector doll displays.
—Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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