noun
- people who establish the speed or rate of activity for others to follow
- runners who set the pace in a race, especially to help other runners achieve target times
Usage: plural form of pacesetter
Usage: sports context
Examples
- The tech companies are the pacesetters in the industry’s digital transformation.
- Several pacesetters helped the marathon runners maintain their goal times.
- These innovative schools serve as pacesetters for educational reform nationwide.
- The pacesetters dropped out after the first half of the race as planned.
- Fashion designers in Paris remain the pacesetters for global style trends.
- Professional pacesetters are essential for athletes attempting record times.