leaderboard
noun
lead·er·board
ˈlē-dər-ˌbȯrd 
: a large board for displaying the ranking of the leaders in a competitive event (such as a golf tournament)
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To that end, Fomo has a leaderboard that shows the top traders, a feed that shows users’ latest trades, and the ability to share your trading history on social media.
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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Dustin Johnson’s free fall was just as dramatic, as the two-time major winner dropped from second on the leaderboard after 18 holes to just above the 4-over cutline after a second-round 77 put him at 3 over after two days.
—Matt Schubert, New York Times, 20 June 2026
The bunched leaderboard, the inability to pull away, the momentum changing with virtually every shot.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Brett hit 317 and has sat atop the leaderboard for decades.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Dustin Johnson’s free fall was just as dramatic, as the two-time major winner dropped from second on the leaderboard after 18 holes to just above the 4-over cutline after a second-round 77 put him at 3 over after two days.
—Matt Schubert, New York Times, 20 June 2026
The bunched leaderboard, the inability to pull away, the momentum changing with virtually every shot.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Brett hit 317 and has sat atop the leaderboard for decades.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
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“Leaderboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaderboard. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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