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pacemaker Synonyms

Another word for pacemaker

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A competitor in a middle- or long-distance race who leads early on to establish a fast, steady speed for the other runners, or a person or organization that leads the way in a field.

Usage Example

"The marathon organizers hired an experienced pacesetter to help the elite runners break the course record."

Strongest
pacesetter
pacer
Strong
front-runner
trendsetter
Weak
trailblazer

Opposites of pacemaker

The opposite of pacemaker shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

laggard
straggler
follower
See all opposites of pacemaker

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pacemaker. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pacemaker
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