Definition of Trend-setter

1. Noun. Someone who popularizes a new fashion.

Exact synonyms: Fashion Arbiter, Taste-maker
Generic synonyms: Model, Role Model

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trend-setter

trenchermanship
trenchermen
trenchers
trenches
trenchful
trenchfuls
trenching
trenching spade
trenchless
trenchlike
trenchmore
trenchmores
trenchwork
trenchworks
trend
trend-setter (current term)
trend analysis
trend line
trend lines
trend of thought
trend setting
trended
trender
trenders
trendier
trendies
trendiest
trendified
trendify
trendifying

Literary usage of Trend-setter

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The OECD Report on Regulatory Reform by Joanna R. Shelton (1997)
"The NASDAQ market in the United States has been the trend-setter in this regard. Europe is trying to create an equivalent in the EASDAQ. ..."

2. Smoke and Mirrors: The Canadian Tobacco War by Rob Cunningham (1996)
"The brand gets its name from Sir Gerald du Maurier, "a leading personality in theatre and a society trend-setter in the early nineteen hundreds," according ..."

3. Architecture of Instruction and Delight: A Socio-historical Analysis of by Pieter van Wesemael (2001)
"... to the French image as the global trend-setter in the artistic world to allow the submission of artistic works to be left to the Departments. ..."

4. Toronto by Jennifer McMorran, Alain Rondeau (2002)
"A cozy and chic atmosphere for the trend-setter in everyone. Eastern Toronto See map, p 179 The Beaches Sunset Grill $ 2006 Queen St. E. •^690-9985 ..."

5. The Rich Single Life: Abundance, Opportunity & Purpose in God by Andrew Farmer (1998)
"Do your friends value you as a walking People magazine? Rather than being a cultural trend-setter, why not instigate among your friends ..."

6. Electronic Access: Blueprint for the National Archives and Records by Judi Moline, Steve Otto (1995)
"There is no reason for NARA to be a trend-setter but NARA should be ready to emulate what others are doing when appropriate. Specifically, NARA must watch ..."

7. Family Words: The Dictionary for People Who Don't Know a Frone from a Brinkle by Paul Dickson (1998)
"In a l953 article in Saturday Review by Stanley Walker, writer and lecturer Robert St. John is described as a "trend-setter, journalist and bloviator. ..."

8. Daytrips New England: 50 One-Day Adventures by Earl Steinbicker (2000)
"... and trend-setter in tonsorial fashion. Exit from the south side of the State House and stroll down past the impressive railroad station to Waterplace, ..."

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