PACESETTER Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

pacesetter

noun

ˈpās-ˌse-tər

as in leader

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 pacesetter 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 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 The son of Not This Time missed the Triple Crown with an ankle chip but looms the likely pacesetter. —

Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Danish pacesetter Ganni recently signed a deal with Ambercycle to integrate Cycora®, a circular polyester made from post-consumer textile waste, into its collections, replacing 20 percent of its virgin polyester. —

Nicole Rycroft, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pacesetter

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Anthropic has been in a tense battle with the Pentagon over its AI models since at least January, when Anthropic was employed by Palantir during the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, according to people familiar with the matter.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The Presidential Medal of Freedom has previously been awarded to politicians, religious leaders, artists, fashion designers and others who have made significant contributions to American society.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026