1
as in pioneer
one that takes the lead or sets an example
an architectural firm that is widely regarded as a leader in innovative residential design
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as in boss
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
the team leader is good at making sure that everyone keeps busy at their assigned tasks
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as in conduit
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the leader funnels water off of the roof and down into the cistern
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Recent Examples of leader
As the president envisions it, the group would comprise world leaders, with him as its chairman.
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CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Harmony Golightly, one of Mater Dei’s growing leaders, paced the offense with 20 points.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Trump is scheduled to arrive Wednesday and is expected to deliver a speech at the annual gathering of global political leaders and corporate executives.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Historically, much of Silicon Valley's rank and file have been politically to the left of their leaders and quick to protest.
—Joseph Menn The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Harmony Golightly, one of Mater Dei’s growing leaders, paced the offense with 20 points.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Trump is scheduled to arrive Wednesday and is expected to deliver a speech at the annual gathering of global political leaders and corporate executives.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Historically, much of Silicon Valley's rank and file have been politically to the left of their leaders and quick to protest.
—Joseph Menn The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leader
Noun
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His father, Carl Reiner, was a legendary pioneer in television who created the iconic 1960s comedy, The Dick Van Dyke Show.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Chua is often credited as one of the pioneers of modern mixology in Singapore.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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This is because the Sun is lined up with Mercury at the very top of your chart, which enhances your ability to talk to (and impress) parents, bosses and authority figures.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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Board bosses Arkansas shot to a quick 10-rebound lead at 12-2 in its opening blitz against Vanderbilt and finished with a 39-27 margin.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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Angelic children are conduits between life and death.—
Natalia Jiménez-Stuard,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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That may not be considered overly important, but the media remain the best conduit between the England team and its supporters, even in the social media age.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the code red alert reveals a real concern within OpenAI that the $500 billion company could lose its position as the standard-bearer and pacesetter for generative AI technology.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
17 Dec. 2025
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Colorado is the pacesetter in the NHL this season, improving to 22-2-7 with a 6-2 thrashing Thursday night of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
12 Dec. 2025
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His hard work was recognized, eventually leading to his head foreman gig working on luxury homes in the Hollywood Hills.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Magaña shows him how to maneuver the blade around a thick trunk, as the foreman kicks it loose.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
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Crews would build dams in a 13,000-acre area, and fill with the site with water brought in through pipes from the Sacramento River during periods of high flow.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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My father preferred driving pipe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The captain then declared an emergency and diverted back to Bradley Airport.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Sam Malinski tried to poke the puck ahead along the left wall in the offensive zone, but Ducks captain Radko Gudas intercepted it and sent the visitors in the other direction.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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When the shooting happened, the videos quickly moved from individual smartphones to Reddit threads, YouTube channels and social media feeds.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Customer acquisition costs have climbed across digital channels, while privacy changes have reduced the signals advertisers once depended on.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leader. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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