LEADERS Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

leaders

noun

plural of leader

as in conduits

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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as in bosses

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 pioneers

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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Recent Examples of leaders But advocates, experts and community leaders in Florida have raised opposition to the expansion of the 287(g) program. —

Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 Economists and leaders have warned of far-reaching effects if energy prices remain high, from rising prices on food and other basics to higher rates for mortgages and auto loans. —

Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026 Together, Feig’s keynote and Glaser’s recognition underscore the intersection of creative vision and legal excellence that defines the modern entertainment industry — making Power of Law one of the most essential gatherings for leaders shaping the business of entertainment today. —

William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 Chavez and Dolores Huerta are as familiar to me as leaders of my own country who fought for independence from British colonial rule. —

Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 In 2025, compliance checks dropped sharply to 369 after department leaders curtailed overtime spending amid a broader city budget crunch. —

Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026 What was intended to be a productive closed-door meeting with top Department of Justice leaders Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche turned into a standoff over whether Bondi would commit to appearing for an April 14 deposition subpoenaed by the House oversight committee. —

Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026 Other local Chicano cultural and movement leaders were also reflecting on what to do next, and on the need for solidarity with victims. —

Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026 Union leaders said negotiations have stalled and accused the district of failing to take their demands seriously. —

Teresa Liu, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026

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High end label mavens will appreciate the shopping conduits of Via Condotti, Frattina, and Borgognona.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Today, fiber optics are used as sensors for geologic events, such as earthquakes, as monitors for infrastructure, including bridges, roads and buildings, and as conduits for imaging and laser treatments inside the body.

— John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026