PACESETTERS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

pacesetters

noun

plural of pacesetter

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. —

Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026

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leaders

Noun

City leaders in El Cajon shot down an initial proposal that would have allowed up to four marijuana dispensaries in the city.

— Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
With nine prominent Democrats in the field, this has led to concerns among party leaders that the Democratic candidates may splinter the vote and the two Republicans could advance to the November ballot.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026