Trendsetting: meaning, definitions and examples

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trendsetting

 

[ ˈtrɛndˌsɛtɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in fashion industry

Setting a trend or establishing a new fashion or style that is likely to be imitated by others.

Synonyms

innovative, pioneering, trailblazing.

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Word Description / Examples
trendsetting

Used when describing someone or something that starts or popularizes new trends or fashions.

  • Her unique style is always trendsetting in the fashion industry
  • The company's trendsetting products always seem to attract young consumers
innovative

Applied when referring to new and creative ideas, products, or methods that bring something fresh and useful.

  • The innovative design of the smartphone has changed the way we communicate
  • Their innovative approach to teaching has greatly improved student engagement
pioneering

Best used to describe someone who is the first to explore or develop new areas of knowledge, or who leads the way in a particular field.

  • She is known for her pioneering work in renewable energy
  • The pioneering research of the team has opened new possibilities for cancer treatment
trailblazing

Refers to someone or something that makes new discoveries or creates new paths, often taking substantial risks to do so.

  • His trailblazing efforts in artificial intelligence have set new standards for the industry
  • The company's trailblazing technology is revolutionizing home security

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her trendsetting style in the fashion industry.
  • His trendsetting designs have influenced many other designers.

Translations

Translations of the word "trendsetting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 definidor de tendências

🇮🇳 रुझान स्थापित करना

🇩🇪 trendsetzend

🇮🇩 penetapan tren

🇺🇦 встановлення трендів

🇵🇱 wyznaczanie trendów

🇯🇵 トレンド設定

🇫🇷 créateur de tendance

🇪🇸 marcar tendencias

🇹🇷 trend belirleme

🇰🇷 트렌드 설정

🇸🇦 تحديد الاتجاهات

🇨🇿 nastavování trendů

🇸🇰 nastavovanie trendov

🇨🇳 引领潮流

🇸🇮 določanje trendov

🇮🇸 stefnumótandi

🇰🇿 тренд орнату

🇬🇪 ტრენდსეტის

🇦🇿 trend təyin etmək

🇲🇽 establecer tendencias

Etymology

The term 'trendsetting' originated in the late 20th century, with the rise of the fashion industry and the concept of setting trends in clothing, accessories, and style. As fashion became more influential in popular culture, the idea of being trendsetting became a desirable quality. Today, trendsetting is not limited to fashion but can also refer to setting trends in other areas such as technology, music, and lifestyle.

See also: trend, trendily, trending, trendsetter, trendy.