Bellwether
Bellwether noun - One that takes the lead or sets an example.
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Synonyms for Bellwether
Chief and bellwether are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Chief" instead a noun "Bellwether".
Chief
Chief noun - The main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts.
Bellwether and chief are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bellwether" instead a noun "Chief".
Nearby Word: chiefly
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Bellwether interfered with Chief Bogo's attempt to fire Judy in order to allow her to solve the Otterton case.
Source: Disney / Zootopia - Impossible Task: When Bellwether makes it impractical for him to straight-up fire her, Chief Bogo tries to get rid of Judy by giving her 48 hours to solve the Otterton case or resign if she fails.
Source: Disney / Zootopia - The way Bellwether happens by at just the right time to force Chief Bogo into putting Judy on the Otterton case no longer seems quite so coincidental in retrospect—and her excusing herself from her office as Judy and Nick look through the traffic cameras no longer seems unintentional.
Source: Disney / Zootopia
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