as in leaders
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 pacesetters
Brobbey, 24, has been at the heart of the Premier League’s surprise success story this season, playing an integral role in helping Sunderland keep in touch with the Premier League’s pacesetters.
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacesetters
leaders
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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
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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
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“Pacesetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacesetters. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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