trendsetter

Example Sentences

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But when the club threw its first show in March 1995 at the venue formerly known as Dreams of L.A., it marked a notable energy shift that made everyone take notice, establishing the neighborhood as a trendsetter and hub for creative talent.

From Los Angeles Times

In the coming years, Aman would continue to be a trendsetter, experimenting with roles far ahead of their time.

From BBC

Oregon has a history of being a trendsetter for other liberal states: It was the first to legalize suicide for the terminally ill and was the first to designate itself as a sanctuary state to protect immigrants living in the country illegally.

From Seattle Times

She was neither trendsetter nor trend follower, yet that face will remain on souvenir store shelves and in the hearts of fans who are also makers for years to come, long after her in memoriam profile done in glitter paint on a tree near Buckingham Palace is washed away.

From Seattle Times

That striking gown represents Korea’s long journey from hermit kingdom to global fashion trendsetter.

From Washington Post