trendsetter

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It has long been a trendsetter in music, culture and social change.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The ultimate trendsetter, Gwyneth Paltrow, was diagnosed with osteopenia in 2010, at age 37, and she’s still on the front lines of the issue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The model and musician, 27, was unveiled as creative director last September by founder Louboutin, who appears to be preparing to hand over the reins to the Gen Z trendsetter.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

His successor, Johnny Carson, became a trendsetter in the 1960s, defining male coolness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

As it turned out, the reckless, freewheeling ways of the First National Bank of Midland made it a trendsetter in the American banking industry during the eighties.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger