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 Here is some design inspiration that aims to redefine modern interiors from the trendsetter himself. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025 In the same way that Demi Moore made pregnancy photoshoots fashionable with her iconic 1991 Vanity Fair cover, newer generations of expectant mothers have had their own celebrity trendsetters. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 The video's impactful visuals and Aaliyah's charisma solidified her status as an R&B trendsetter and fashion icon. Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Closing vibes were a stark departure from the previous set, viral pop trendsetter Chappell Roan, quickly flipping to rap nasty when the demons crawled out at night as pink ponies went galloping away. Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for trendsetter

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“Trendsetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetter. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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