trendsetter

[ trend-set-er ]

noun

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

trendsetter

/ ˈtrɛndˌsɛtə /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˈtrendˌsetting, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of trendsetter¹

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

Example Sentences

Eyes are on Florida this year because it has such a large population and tends to be a trendsetter for Southern states, said Daniel Mallinson, a public-policy professor at Penn State Harrisburg.

From Salon

Mr Ryan said the series has "had the desired effect that he wanted", to "create this theatre" which "reaffirms" his status as a "trendsetter".

From BBC

The couple set out to revitalize the brand with a modern look and premium, trendy merchandise handpicked by Josephine, Erewhon’s president and chief trendsetter.

From Los Angeles Times

For years the EU became the globe’s trendsetter which earned plenty of plaudits on the international stage, but lost its farming base which was increasingly lost in myriad rules that sometimes pinpointed when could be sowed and reaped, and even had satellite surveillance to check on it.

From Seattle Times

“I respect the level of influence that I have, but I don’t view myself as a trendsetter,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times