1
most
1
motor(noun, leader, supporter, originator, producer)
1
mover(noun, leader, supporter, originator, producer)
1
navigator(noun, leader, ship, captain, flier)
1
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1
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1
oldest
1
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1
one at the wheel(noun, expression, idiom, leader, ship)
1
organizer(noun, authority, guide, head, leader)
1
originator(noun, producer, author, founder, editor)
1
overlord(noun, director)
1
overseer(noun, director)
1
papa
1
paragon
1
patron(noun, leader, supporter, originator, producer)
1
penitentiary
1
personage
1
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1
pope
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