Bellwether
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Bellwether [bel-weth-er]

NOUN

NOUN

  • Something that leads or indicates a trend.

  • A person or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront.

Example

“It’s a bellwether that people have started planting trees.”

“Going abroad on vacation is a bellwether nowadays.”

Synonyms

Forerunner, Sheep, Guide, Rage, Mania, Craze

Antonyms

Follower, Imitator, Outdated, Outmoded, Unfashionable, Old, Outworm