bellwether

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of BELLWETHER

one that takes the lead or sets an example <the state has a long history of being an early and reliable bellwether in presidential elections>

Synonyms leader, pacemaker, pacer, pacesetter, trendsetter

Related Words foregoer, forerunner, harbinger, herald, precursor; groundbreaker, innovator, pioneer

Near Antonyms Johnny-come-lately, me-tooer

Antonyms follower, imitator

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