as in leading lady
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Comments Plenty of people dream of a love like in the movies...and honestly, who wouldn't when leading men make grand gestures look like the bare minimum?
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Blue's Clues first premiered on Nickelodeon in 1996, starring Burns as leading man Steve.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Patel cuts a terrific figure as an action star, and the film showcases his ever-expanding skills as a leading man.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2025
The role was unlike many the 28-year-old had previously taken on, trading in his status as rom-com leading man for action star.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Blue's Clues first premiered on Nickelodeon in 1996, starring Burns as leading man Steve.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Patel cuts a terrific figure as an action star, and the film showcases his ever-expanding skills as a leading man.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2025
The role was unlike many the 28-year-old had previously taken on, trading in his status as rom-com leading man for action star.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leading man
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“Leading man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leading%20man. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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