pacesetter
Americannoun
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a person, group, or organization that is the most progressive or successful and serves as a model to be imitated.
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a person or thing that sets the pace, as in racing.
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However, some groups including sector pacesetter LVMH, the owner of Louis Vuitton and Dior, have recently reported better trends in the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
The nation’s second-largest school system — widely viewed as a national pacesetter in strong COVID-19 safety measures early in the pandemic emergency — had been among the last public school systems to continue a mandate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
Winning when not playing at a high level is always the mark of a team with trophy ambitions and the three points kept Arsenal in sight of Premier League pacesetter Manchester City.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 17, 2023
Pre-tournament favourite Rory McIlroy shot a six-under-par 66 to finish two behind early American pacesetter Cameron Young, who hit a bogey-free 64.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2022
Instructed by Smith to wait behind Special Agent’s lead, he quickly saw that the pacesetter was blocked and was not going to be able to get to the front.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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