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Definition of trendspotter
trendspotter
/ˈtrɛndˌspɑː.tər/
Plural:trendspotters
trendspotter Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A person who identifies and predicts emerging cultural, consumer, or fashion trends before they become mainstream, often professionally for marketing or product development.
Example
"The fashion brand hired a seasoned trendspotter to analyze street style in major global capitals."
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Do not confuse 'trendspotter' with 'trendsetter': a trendspotter observes and identifies emerging trends, whereas a trendsetter originates or popularizes them.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trendspotter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trendspotter