Synonyms of trendsetter

trendsetter

noun

ˈtren(d)-ˌse-tər 

as in leader

one that takes the lead or sets an example

a closely watched trendsetter in women's fashions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leader
• pioneer
• pacesetter
• bellwether
• pacemaker
• pacer
• innovator
• forerunner
• harbinger
• precursor
• groundbreaker
• herald
• foregoer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• follower
• imitator
• Johnny-come-lately
• me-tooer

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of trendsetter

The throwback style has been embraced through every range of the style spectrum, from vintage grail hunters to high-fashion houses like Hermès and Ralph Lauren, serving as an ultra-personal canvas of expression from street style trendsetters to quiet luxury loyalists. —Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024

Meanwhile, trendsetters like Gigi Hadid and Sabrina Carpenter have put their mark on the trend. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2024

For Bell, an international DJ and trendsetter, partnering with B.B. Simon felt like a natural evolution. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024

As the largest maritime shipper in the world, Maersk is a significant trendsetter for global trade, with many other companies following suit on methanol adoption. —Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024