trendsetters

noun

variants also trend-setters
plural of trendsetter
as in leaders
one that takes the lead or sets an example a closely watched trendsetter in women's fashions

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Recent Examples of trendsetters But witchy style has been having a major moment on the runways—so leave it to two trendsetters like them to be right on trend if so. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 The issue features tributes to decade-defining movies like Pulp Fiction, Thelma & Louise, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Reality Bites, Pretty Woman and Beauty and the Beast, plus how supermodels became the true trendsetters of the ‘90s. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 And while many know Mariska Hargitay from her decades-long run on Law & Order or as one of the Knicks' biggest hype women, she can also be considered among fashion's unexpected trendsetters. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 2 July 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 Fortunately, the styles and silhouettes that were popular in the early 2000s (the era trendsetters are favoring) are particularly well-suited for travel thanks to their breathability and versatile nature. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026 Probably one of the most ingrained is wearing pastels during the spring and summer months, with trendsetters and designers rallying around one specific shade for the past sever seasons. — Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026 Here’s a look at how last year’s trendsetters have become this year’s segment leaders. — Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026 New Yorkers are also trendsetters. — Vidya Shankaran, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetters
  1. leaders
  2. pioneers
Noun
  • The latest friction and finger-pointing between the two leaders is yet another data point in what has been at times a combustible relationship.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The older contingent of media and entertainment leaders have to come to grips with the fact that the world’s population is getting younger.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of leaders
Noun
  • But beyond icon status, Moncler praises its three leading ladies as pioneers.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Reps from pioneers such as ReelShort were in town pressing the flesh, while a global microdrama leaders’ summit brought together the likes of COL Group, Roseberry, RJ RisingJoy and NetShort.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pioneers

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“Trendsetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetters. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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