leaderboard
noun
lead·er·board
ˈlē-dər-ˌbȯrd 
: a large board for displaying the ranking of the leaders in a competitive event (such as a golf tournament)
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First, here’s how the voting went, starting with the four big names at the top of the leaderboard.
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Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
One especially light and fruity dessert tops the leaderboard for desserts, with other delicious bites following closely behind.
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—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
The Austrian star fired a seven-under 65 on Friday, surging to the top of the leaderboard at 14 under par.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Amateur Luke Clanton, a Florida State junior, played himself onto the leaderboard by shooting 1-under through 16 holes on the South.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
One especially light and fruity dessert tops the leaderboard for desserts, with other delicious bites following closely behind.
1.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
The Austrian star fired a seven-under 65 on Friday, surging to the top of the leaderboard at 14 under par.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Amateur Luke Clanton, a Florida State junior, played himself onto the leaderboard by shooting 1-under through 16 holes on the South.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Leaderboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaderboard. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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