as in leader
one that takes the lead or sets an example
the state has a long history of being an early and reliable bellwether in presidential elections
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average, created by Charles Dow in 1896, is often used as a bellwether for the state of the US stock market, the biggest in the world.
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Paolo Confino, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
The October nominations and early December ceremony are industry bellwethers, coming at the start of awards season in the crush of fall festival buzz.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
As the national conversation on wage policy continues, California's decision may influence similar proposals in other states, maintaining its role as a bellwether for labor and economic reform.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The company's consistent outperformance, beating revenue estimates in the last several quarters, coupled with analysts' positive long-term outlook, underscores its position as a bellwether for the tech sector and a key driver for the broader market.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Paolo Confino, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
The October nominations and early December ceremony are industry bellwethers, coming at the start of awards season in the crush of fall festival buzz.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
As the national conversation on wage policy continues, California's decision may influence similar proposals in other states, maintaining its role as a bellwether for labor and economic reform.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The company's consistent outperformance, beating revenue estimates in the last several quarters, coupled with analysts' positive long-term outlook, underscores its position as a bellwether for the tech sector and a key driver for the broader market.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Bellwether.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellwether. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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