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trendsetter

noun
trend·​set·​ter | \ ˈtren(d)-ËŒse-tÉ™r How to pronounce trendsetter (audio) \

Definition of trendsetter

: one that sets a trend

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Synonyms & Antonyms for trendsetter

Synonyms

bellwether, leader, pacemaker, pacer, pacesetter

Antonyms

follower, imitator

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Examples of trendsetter in a Sentence

a closely watched trendsetter in women's fashions

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The tennis icon has already established herself as a fashion trendsetter in addition to being a sports legend in the making. Doug Criss, CNN, "Serena Williams' unretouched cover photos for Harper's Bazaar are about more than fashion," 10 July 2019 The celebrity interior designer, author, and trendsetter has always been the go-to for celebs looking to take their home decor to the next level. Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "Celebrity Designer Nikki Chu Takes Homes From Drab to Fab on The New Season of Unboxed," 2 Aug. 2019 Who would have thought LaBeouf would be summer’s breakout trendsetter? Vogue, "Shia LaBeouf Upgrades a Classic Suit With a Skin-Tight Tee," 2 Aug. 2019 The look has been spotted on trendsetters such as influencer Reese Blutstein and DJ Yulia. Tatum Dooley, Teen Vogue, "The Step Mullet Is the Next Big Hair Trend," 26 July 2019 Perfect for the trendsetters and matcha enthusiasts alike. Rosy Cordero, EW.com, "You can now buy Central Perk coffee in honor of Friends 25th anniversary," 22 July 2019 In part, this has led to a certain amount of protectionism over some of its creative efforts — for fear of them being capitalized on or co-opted by the gatekeepers and trendsetters on either coast. Jessi Roti, chicagotribune.com, "ComplexCon debuts in Chicago, and it’s a hypebeast’s world at McCormick Place," 21 July 2019 The 37-year-old has evolved from wearing baggy clothes and ill-fitting suits to becoming a trendsetter with his pre-game looks in the arena tunnels. Jamie Lisanti, SI.com, "Fashionable 50," 18 July 2019 But the film had plenty of admirers, especially among the day’s trendsetters. Neil Genzlinger, BostonGlobe.com, "Peter Whitehead, swinging ’60s filmmaker, dies at 82," 19 June 2019

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First Known Use of trendsetter

1960, in the meaning defined above

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trendsetter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of trendsetter

: someone who starts a new fashion, style, etc., or helps to make it popular

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