pacesetter

[ peys-set-er ]

/ ˈpeɪsˌsɛt ər /

a person, group, or organization that is the most progressive or successful and serves as a model to be imitated.

a person or thing that sets the pace, as in racing.

Also called pacemaker.

Origin of pacesetter

First recorded in 1890–95; pace¹ + setter

pace·set·ting, adjective

pace lap, paced, pacefollower, pacemaker, pacer, pacesetter, paceway, pacey, pacha, pachalic, pachelbel

The pacesetter and de facto ringleader of The Roots has, to his credit, had one hell of a day.

A Day in the Life of The Roots' Questlove |Marlow Stern |December 9, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

pacesetter

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