LEADING MAN Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

leading man

noun

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as in leading lady

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Recent Examples of leading man Soderbergh rarely missteps, and this is one of his most underrated films — a perfectly paced angry shout of a movie that matches its captivating leading man. —

Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 May 2026 Hollywood’s latest leading man Jonathan Bailey has booked a new film. —

Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 May 2026 The consummate supporting player when playing at his best, Andrew Wiggins this offseason — at least at the start of it — arguably stands as a Miami Heat leading man. —

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026 The 41-year-old, 22-time All-Star has never had a problem with being a leading man. —

Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leading man

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leading lady

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The pair ultimately found their leading lady — relative newcomer Deva Cassel, daughter of Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci — in Italy.

— Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The show's leading lady is nothing if not a huge cheerleader for her co-stars, both past and present.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026