Bellwether and Herald

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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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Herald and bellwether are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Herald" instead a noun "Bellwether".

Herald noun - One that announces or indicates the later arrival of another.

Usage example: the American robin—the herald of spring in the North

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Bellwether and herald are semantically related. You can use "Bellwether" instead a noun "Herald".

Nearby Words: heralded, heralding, heraldry, heraldic

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