as in leaders
one that takes the lead or sets an example
a company that has been a pacesetter in its field for offering health care benefits to employees
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Recent Examples of pacesetters
Brobbey, 24, has been at the heart of the Premier League’s surprise success story this season, playing an integral role in helping Sunderland keep in touch with the Premier League’s pacesetters.
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacesetters
leaders
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Lawmakers fast-tracked the measures From the session’s opening bell Tuesday morning, Republican leaders moved swiftly.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, the state’s governor, attorney general and legislative leaders were meeting to discuss how the state would respond.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Pacesetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacesetters. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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