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pacemaker

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of pacemaker

one that takes the lead or sets an example

  • has long been regarded as a pacemaker in home electronics
Synonyms of pacemaker

bellwether, leader, pacer, pacesetter, trendsetter
Words Related to pacemaker

foregoer, forerunner, harbinger, herald, precursor

groundbreaker, innovator, pioneer
Near Antonyms of pacemaker

Johnny-come-lately, me-tooer
Antonyms of pacemaker

follower, imitator

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