Synonyms

trendsetter

American

[trend-set-er] / ˈtrɛndˌsɛt ər /

noun

a person or thing that establishes a new trend or fashion.

trendsetter British

/ ˈtrɛndˌsɛtə /

noun

a person or thing that creates, or may create, a new fashion

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

trendsetting

adjective

Etymology

Origin of trendsetter

1960–65; from the verb phrase set a trend; see -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Gamel Zakoul, who started his brand Head Attire Trendsetter about a year ago, didn’t expect to be selling his products, which range from fedora hats to unisex apparel, at a bricks-and-mortar store so soon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2021

Labor Department nudged it off the "Trendsetter" list of manufacturers who forswear sweatshop practices.

From Time Magazine Archive

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