
Bellwether
Business 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.
Political Predictions
In political discussions, 'bellwether' predicts trends in elections or policies.

Bellwether regions can help forecast the outcome of national elections.
Cultural 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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