Synonyms of pacesetter

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leader
• pioneer
• trendsetter
• pacemaker
• pacer
• bellwether
• innovator
• forerunner
• harbinger
• precursor
• herald
• groundbreaker
• foregoer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• follower
• imitator
• Johnny-come-lately
• me-tooer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pacesetter

Among the salvos that stuck was Kerr's assertion that Ingebrigtsen only won races with pacesetters, the likes of which are not allowed at major races like this. —CBS News, 6 Aug. 2024

As an example, some endurance-running events allow the use of professional runners called pacesetters to help competitors perform their best. —Cara Ocobock, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2023

Royal Caribbean, usually the industry pacesetter, is seven years behind Holland America Line with this concept — shocking, right? —David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 2 Feb. 2024

The 4-year-old filly was sitting behind early pacesetter Main Event when Moore angled Warm Heart inside and guided her through a tight opening at the top of the stretch before holding off the late closers. —Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2024