trendsetter

noun

ˈtren(d)-ˌse-tər How to pronounce trendsetter (audio)
Definition of trendsetternext
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 Since the beginning of her career, Cyrus has been lauded as a style mogul, a trendsetter — someone who uses fashion to epitomize her identity, whichever one that may be. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 American families who want a convenient holiday without sacrificing taste or style, more than a few trendsetters who enjoy poolside dancing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026 Yet Spain sees itself not as a continental outlier but as a trendsetter. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 13 May 2026 Naperville is the trendsetter to the nation. — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for trendsetter
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  1. leader
  2. pioneer
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  • Tuesday night’s episode of NBC’s The Voice saw team leaders Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green complete their rosters as the Blind Auditions came to an end.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
  • French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government and school leaders must listen to students' concerns and find solutions.
    — NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of leader
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  • In 1966, healthcare advocacy pioneer Ruth Ravich founded the Department of Patient Representation at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York – widely considered the beginning of the patient advocate role.
    — Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For the milestone edition, streetwear pioneer Hiroshi Fujiwara and his Fragment Design label served as artistic directors alongside rapper Playboi Carti, shaping the festival’s products, programming and experiences.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of pioneer

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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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