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pacesetter

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of pacesetter

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
Synonyms of pacesetter

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

foregoer, forerunner, harbinger, herald, precursor

groundbreaker, innovator, pioneer
Near Antonyms of pacesetter

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

follower, imitator

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