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
"It's going to be a contest between D.C. and Beijing. And I do hope that we can help to make D.C. really the trendsetter, or the one dominating the dance with China."
From Reuters
But Twitter owner Elon Musk has put new curfews on his digital town square, the latest drastic change to the social media platform that could further drive away advertisers and undermine its cultural influence as a trendsetter.
From Seattle Times
Japanese cybersecurity firm TrendMicro described cl0p as "a trendsetter for its ever-changing tactics."
From Reuters
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter’s ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public’s imagination.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.