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trendsetting Antonyms

Opposite of trendsetting

Because the opposite of trendsetting shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Initiating, establishing, or popularizing new styles, fashions, or cultural directions that others subsequently follow.

Usage Example

"The boutique quickly gained a reputation for its old-fashioned streetwear and bold accessories."

Strongest
old-fashioned
Strong
dated
outmoded
derivative
imitative
conventional
traditional

• noun (Context 2)

The act or practice of initiating and popularizing new styles, fashions, or cultural movements.

Usage Example

"Paris and Milan have long been recognized as global capitals of sartorial imitation."

Strong
imitation
conformity
traditionalism

Similar words to trendsetting

Words similar to trendsetting shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

pioneering
trailblazing
avant-garde
cutting-edge
groundbreaking
fashion-forward
innovative
innovation
See all synonyms of trendsetting

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