🔮bellwether

noun
/ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

Meaning

A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.

Example Sentences

The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.

Synonyms

leader, trendsetter, forerunner, indicator

Antonyms

follower, imitator

Collocations

economic bellwether, bellwether company, bellwether stock

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