Trendsetter: meaning, definitions and examples
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trendsetter
[ ˈtrɛndˌsɛtər ]
fashion icon
A trendsetter is someone who leads the way in setting new trends or styles, especially in the fashion industry. They are often admired for their unique sense of style and ability to influence others with their fashion choices.
Synonyms
influencer, pioneer, trailblazer.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| trendsetter |
Use when referring to someone who introduces new fashions, ideas, or behaviors that others start to follow.
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| influencer |
Commonly used to describe someone, often on social media, who has the power to affect the purchasing decisions and behaviors of others due to their authority, knowledge, or relationship with their audience.
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| trailblazer |
Similar to 'pioneer' but often with a more adventurous connotation. Refers to someone who is the first to do something, especially in a way that paves the path for others.
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| pioneer |
Best used to describe someone who is among the first to explore or develop a new area of knowledge or activity, often involving innovation or discovery.
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Examples of usage
- He is known as a trendsetter in the fashion world, always ahead of the curve with his bold fashion choices.
- Her Instagram account has gained a large following due to her reputation as a trendsetter in the beauty industry.
Translations
Translations of the word "trendsetter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 iniciador de tendências
🇮🇳 प्रवृत्ति स्थापित करने वाला
🇩🇪 Trendsetter
🇮🇩 penentu tren
🇺🇦 трендсеттер
- задавач трендів
- лідер моди
🇵🇱 trendsetter
🇯🇵 トレンドセッター
🇫🇷 créateur de tendances
🇪🇸 creador de tendencias
🇹🇷 trend belirleyici
🇰🇷 트렌드세터
🇸🇦 صانع الاتجاهات
🇨🇿 tvůrce trendů
🇸🇰 tvorca trendov
🇨🇳 潮流引领者
🇸🇮 ustvarjalec trendov
🇮🇸 straumsetjari
🇰🇿 трендсеттер
🇬🇪 ტრენდსეთერი
🇦🇿 trend təyin edən
🇲🇽 creador de tendencias
Etymology
The term 'trendsetter' originated in the early 20th century and was initially used in the context of fashion to describe someone who sets new trends or styles. Over the years, the term has evolved to encompass not just fashion but any area where someone is seen as a leader in setting new trends or influencing others. Trendsetters are often celebrities, designers, or influencers who have a significant impact on popular culture and are admired for their creativity and originality.
See also: trend, trendily, trending, trendsetting, trendy.