trendsetter
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- trendsetting adjective
Etymology
Origin of trendsetter
1960–65; from the verb phrase set a trend; -er 1
Example Sentences
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It has long been a trendsetter in music, culture and social change.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
The ultimate trendsetter, Gwyneth Paltrow, was diagnosed with osteopenia in 2010, at age 37, and she’s still on the front lines of the issue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
The model and musician, 27, was unveiled as creative director last September by founder Louboutin, who appears to be preparing to hand over the reins to the Gen Z trendsetter.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
She was a noted trendsetter known for her fabulous on-screen outfits and, more recently, for sharing her style on Instagram, where she amassed 2.6 million followers.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025
As it turned out, the reckless, freewheeling ways of the First National Bank of Midland made it a trendsetter in the American banking industry during the eighties.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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