trendsetters

IPA/ˈtrendˌset.ər/
IPA/ˈtrendˌset̬.ɚ/

trendsetters — noun

  • trendsetterssingular
  • trendsettersesplural

1. a person, company, or group whose new ideas in fashion, music, or design become

1.名詞B2
釋義

a person, company, or group whose new ideas in fashion, music, or design become popular and are widely copied by others

例句

Theo became a trendsetter at his school after wearing vintage jackets from his grandfather's shop.

subject complement after 'become' — became a trendsetter

The small coffee shop in Hanoi turned into a trendsetter for egg-coffee recipes across Vietnam.

noun + 'for [specific trend]' — trendsetter for egg-coffee recipes

同義詞
  • pioneer

    focuses on being the first to explore or develop something, not necessarily in fashion

  • trailblazer

    emphasizes clearing a path for others — more about innovation than imitation

  • innovator

    highlights the act of creating something new rather than starting a wave of copying

反義詞
  • follower

    someone who adopts trends after others have started them

  • copycat

    informal — someone who imitates a trendsetter without originality

文法句型

trendsetter in [field/area]

trendsetter among [group]

用法筆記

Trendsetter can refer to both people (individuals) and organizations such as brands, labels, or companies. The plural form trendsetters is very common when describing a group or a general phenomenon.

常見錯誤

❌Naoko is a trendsetter of illustration.
✅Naoko is a trendsetter in illustration.
💡use 'in' (not 'of') when naming the field where someone sets trends.