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 On red carpets and social media alike, celebs and trendsetters seem to be moving away from ultra-glowy, glazed donut finishes in favor of skin that retains its texture, depth, and natural glow. — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 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 countries that do this well engage community leaders, religious leaders, and other respected figures to be part of the vaccination team.
    — Raj Panjabi, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The horror leaders argued non-traditional horror directors like Parsons and Barker had come out of YouTube to offer fresh, new voices and innovation to the fright-night medium for Gen Z movie-goers.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of leaders
Noun
  • From honoring industry pioneers with the Latin Music Legacy Award to bringing Tito Nieves and Luis Figueroa together to discuss the evolution of salsa, AARP was part of the conversations where culture, community and generations connect.
    — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But beyond icon status, Moncler praises its three leading ladies as pioneers.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pioneers

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“Trendsetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetters. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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