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also trend-setters
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
American families who want a convenient holiday without sacrificing taste or style, more than a few trendsetters who enjoy poolside dancing.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Fellow trendsetters Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow have also embraced the relaxed denim silhouette recently.
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Claire West,
PEOPLE,
6 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.
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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.
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Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
Here’s a look at how last year’s trendsetters have become this year’s segment leaders.
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Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
New Yorkers are also trendsetters.
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Vidya Shankaran,
Forbes.com,
5 Mar. 2026
General curiosity, the drama between himself, Rihanna and Drake, and because Rocky has become one of the more underrated trendsetters in hip-hop.
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Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2026
Thanks to several significant planetary shifts, fire signs Aries and Leo, and air signs Gemini and Aquarius will command the spotlight as trendsetters in 2026.
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Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Fellow trendsetters Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow have also embraced the relaxed denim silhouette recently.
—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
6 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
General curiosity, the drama between himself, Rihanna and Drake, and because Rocky has become one of the more underrated trendsetters in hip-hop.
—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2026
Thanks to several significant planetary shifts, fire signs Aries and Leo, and air signs Gemini and Aquarius will command the spotlight as trendsetters in 2026.
—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendsetters
Noun
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In response to what state leaders describe as threats from the federal government, the Minnesota Department of Human Services began the major task of revalidating 5,472 providers across various service programs deemed at high risk for fraud.
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This disconnect stems from a lack of psychological safety, where leaders fear speaking up or challenging ideas.
Noun
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But it was then followed up by a Spanish hymn, sung by musicians, dressed in 18th-century Spanish Colonial attire, including the garb of soldado, vaquero, pioneers, military, and indigenous peoples.
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As of January 2026, that federal evaluation included 17 UTM service providers and operators, a sign the framework is moving from two pioneers to an industry-wide layer.
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“Trendsetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendsetters. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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