ringleader
noun
ring·lead·er
ˈriŋ-ˌlē-dər 
: a leader of a ring of individuals engaged especially in improper or unlawful activities
Examples of ringleader in a Sentence
the ringleader of a gang of criminals
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In any wolf pack, the Alpha is obvious and even among these cubs, Jake (a superb Kayo Martin) is easily identifiable as the ringleader.
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 May 2025
Gandil was known as the ringleader of the group and allegedly set up the payment, while it's always been disputed how much Jackson even knew about the plan.
—Patricio Chile, ABC News, 13 May 2025
For context, the 2018 installment of the Ocean's franchise sees ringleader Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) pull off a robbery job around the Cartier necklace, which is worn by A-list actress Daphne Kluger (Anne Hathaway) at the starry event.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 May 2025
As smooth-talking thief and heist ringleader Danny Ocean, George Clooney exuded an effortless cool and innate likability that translated across all three Ocean's films.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 May 2025
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 May 2025
Gandil was known as the ringleader of the group and allegedly set up the payment, while it's always been disputed how much Jackson even knew about the plan.
—Patricio Chile, ABC News, 13 May 2025
For context, the 2018 installment of the Ocean's franchise sees ringleader Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) pull off a robbery job around the Cartier necklace, which is worn by A-list actress Daphne Kluger (Anne Hathaway) at the starry event.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 May 2025
As smooth-talking thief and heist ringleader Danny Ocean, George Clooney exuded an effortless cool and innate likability that translated across all three Ocean's films.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ringleader
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“Ringleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringleader. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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ringleader
noun
ring·lead·er
ˈriŋ-ˌlēd-ər
: a leader especially of a group of persons who cause trouble
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