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
Trendsetter and bellwether are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trendsetter" instead a noun "Bellwether".
Trendsetter
Trendsetter noun - One that takes the lead or sets an example.
Usage example: a closely watched trendsetter in women's fashions
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Synonyms for Trendsetter
Bellwether and trendsetter are semantically related. You can use "Bellwether" instead a noun "Trendsetter".
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Related pairs
- example and bellwether
- example and trendsetter
- herald and bellwether
- herald and trendsetter
- pioneer and bellwether
- pioneer and trendsetter
- leader and bellwether
- leader and trendsetter
- precursor and bellwether
- precursor and trendsetter
- forerunner and bellwether
- forerunner and trendsetter
- innovator and bellwether
- innovator and trendsetter
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