Bellwether
noun
A leader or trendsetter in a particular field.
Because of its technology sector, California is often a bellwether for the nation.
Often appears as...
- economic bellwether
- bellwether stock
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Formal
noun
The leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck.
The shepherd would always be aware of where the bellwether was.
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Literal
noun
A leader or trendsetter in a particular field.
Because of its technology sector, California is often a bellwether for the nation.
Often appears as...
- economic bellwether
- bellwether stock
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck.
The shepherd would always be aware of where the bellwether was.
Usage tips
Literal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Business Indicator
Bellwether often indicates a company that signals the state of the economy or an industry.
The quarterly sales of the bellwether are used to predict retail trends.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Predictions
In political discussions, 'bellwether' predicts trends in elections or policies.
Bellwether regions can help forecast the outcome of national elections.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Change
'Bellwether' is used when identifying things that shape cultural shifts.
Popular bloggers can act as bellwethers for emerging fashion trends.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Indicator
Bellwether often indicates a company that signals the state of the economy or an industry.
The quarterly sales of the bellwether are used to predict retail trends.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Predictions
In political discussions, 'bellwether' predicts trends in elections or policies.
Bellwether regions can help forecast the outcome of national elections.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Change
'Bellwether' is used when identifying things that shape cultural shifts.
Popular bloggers can act as bellwethers for emerging fashion trends.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Indicator
Bellwether often indicates a company that signals the state of the economy or an industry.
The quarterly sales of the bellwether are used to predict retail trends.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Predictions
In political discussions, 'bellwether' predicts trends in elections or policies.
Bellwether regions can help forecast the outcome of national elections.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Change
'Bellwether' is used when identifying things that shape cultural shifts.
Popular bloggers can act as bellwethers for emerging fashion trends.
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Exploring Russia's...
the sea you name is sort of represented here I always look at the Arctic as a bit of a bellwether a sort of canary in the cage in the mine letting us know what's happening in the rest of the world Franz Josef land itself has this compelling story it's a place where the
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Ory Okolloh: The making...
We start with poverty. I didn't grow up in the slums or anything that dire, but I know what it is to grow up without having money, or being able to support family. Euvin was talking about bellwether signs.
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Exploring Russia's...
the sea you name is sort of represented here I always look at the Arctic as a bit of a bellwether a sort of canary in the cage in the mine letting us know what's happening in the rest of the world Franz Josef land itself has this compelling story it's a place where the
Video examples
Ory Okolloh: The making...
We start with poverty. I didn't grow up in the slums or anything that dire, but I know what it is to grow up without having money, or being able to support family. Euvin was talking about bellwether signs.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Indian Businesswoman
Unfortunately, our stock is somehow not well understood by the markets. The market compares us with generic companies. We need to look at Biocon as a bellwether stock. A stock that is differentiated, a stock that is focused on R&D, and a very, very strong balance sheet with huge value drivers at the end of it.
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Florence King
American Writer
Feminists, I hasten to add, are not all bad. In fact, they are an ideal bellwether, an invaluable aid in helping me form opinions on issues that I don't have time to keep up with. If the feminists are for it, I'm against it; if the feminists are against it, I'm for it.
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Gavin Newsom
American Politician
California is a bellwether state. California was the first state in the United States to overturn the laws against interracial marriage. It took 19 years for the rest of the country to come around to that point of view.
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Indian Businesswoman
Unfortunately, our stock is somehow not well understood by the markets. The market compares us with generic companies. We need to look at Biocon as a bellwether stock. A stock that is differentiated, a stock that is focused on R&D, and a very, very strong balance sheet with huge value drivers at the end of it.
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Florence King
American Writer
Feminists, I hasten to add, are not all bad. In fact, they are an ideal bellwether, an invaluable aid in helping me form opinions on issues that I don't have time to keep up with. If the feminists are for it, I'm against it; if the feminists are against it, I'm for it.
Quote examples
Gavin Newsom
American Politician
California is a bellwether state. California was the first state in the United States to overturn the laws against interracial marriage. It took 19 years for the rest of the country to come around to that point of view.
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