Noun
Synonyms by this part of speech
A respected individual chosen by others to guide and direct
- chief
- head
- principal
- boss
- commander
- captain
- figurehead
- controller
- superior
- kingpin
A pioneer achieving top results in their area of expertise
- pioneer
- innovator
- trailblazer
- pathfinder
- groundbreaker
- trendsetter
- pacemaker
- originator
- initiator
- developer
Individual proceeding at the forefront first
- head
- lead
- first
- front
- forerunner
- frontrunner
- jewel
- star
- chief
- prize