bellwether

[US]/ˈbɛlˌweðər/
[UK]/ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person or thing that indicates a trend or direction; a leader or pioneer; a male sheep with a bell attached to its neck, traditionally used as a marker for the flock
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Phrases & Collocations

bellwether industry

bellwether stock

follow the bellwether

a bellwether event

identify the bellwethers

Example Sentences

the new tech startup is considered a bellwether for the industry.

analysts believe that the stock market can be a bellwether for economic trends.

the election results in this state often serve as a bellwether for the national outcome.

fashion weeks are often seen as a bellwether for upcoming trends.

the company's performance is a bellwether for its competitors.

many investors look to this index as a bellwether for market health.

the region's agricultural output is a bellwether for food prices nationwide.

the film festival is often a bellwether for oscar nominations.

this survey acts as a bellwether for consumer confidence.

changes in this city's economy can be a bellwether for the entire region.

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