Bellwether
Bellwether noun - One that takes the lead or sets an example.
Usage example: the state has a long history of being an early and reliable bellwether in presidential elections
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Synonyms for Bellwether
Forerunner and bellwether are semantically related. in leader topic. In some cases you can use "Forerunner" instead a noun "Bellwether".
Forerunner
Forerunner noun - One that announces or indicates the later arrival of another.
Usage example: the return of the swallows is traditionally regarded as a forerunner of spring
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Synonyms for Forerunner
Bellwether and forerunner are semantically related. You can use "Bellwether" instead a noun "Forerunner".
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Related pairs
- mark and bellwether
- mark and forerunner
- model and bellwether
- model and forerunner
- signal and bellwether
- signal and forerunner
- pattern and bellwether
- pattern and forerunner
- sign and bellwether
- sign and forerunner
- exemplar and bellwether
- exemplar and forerunner
- herald and bellwether
- herald and forerunner
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