as in leader
one that takes the lead or sets an example
has long been regarded as a pacemaker in home electronics
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Recent Examples of pacemaker
She was supported by pacemakers and equipped with Nike’s latest innovations, from her aerodynamic track suit to her spikes.
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Samuel Petrequin, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
Running in an aerodynamic suit and a new pair of super-light Nike spikes, Kipyegon was supported by pacemakers on the Charléty Stadium track in Paris – all of which were intended to maximize her performance over the mile.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
The final drafting formation involved 13 pacemakers, including 11 men and two women, all of them decorated international runners—including Olympic medalists Georgia Hunter Bell and Grant Fisher.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
This segment offers pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, heart valves, ablation systems, and vascular stents.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Samuel Petrequin, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
Running in an aerodynamic suit and a new pair of super-light Nike spikes, Kipyegon was supported by pacemakers on the Charléty Stadium track in Paris – all of which were intended to maximize her performance over the mile.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
The final drafting formation involved 13 pacemakers, including 11 men and two women, all of them decorated international runners—including Olympic medalists Georgia Hunter Bell and Grant Fisher.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
This segment offers pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, heart valves, ablation systems, and vascular stents.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacemaker
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Nigel Farage, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, slammed the Conservative and Labour parties after it was revealed this week thousands of Afghan refugees were secretly resettled into the country without the public's knowledge.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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When speed and urgency matter, leaders and teams need solutions that reduce noise and enhance focus.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Moreover, the pacers weren’t particularly close to Kipyegon.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
30 June 2025
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Between fans screaming her name, the looming clock, and the global livestream, there was something palpably electric (and truly nerve-wracking) about watching Kipyegon take her place on the track alongside 13 world-class athletes, pacers who were positioned to help push Kipyegon forward.—
L'Oréal Blackett,
Refinery29,
30 June 2025
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Dora Maar, Sabine Weiss and Lee Miller were early pioneers of photography affording these exceptional women independent careers.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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This achievement serves as a clear testament to the hard work and dedication Choi has invested in becoming a pioneer in reducing health disparities and improving access to health services.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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“Pacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacemaker. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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