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Recent Examples of leading man
Checking in with his leading man two months before the shoot, Cianfrance was surprised at his size.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
But Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, stands out as the leading man who will take the songstress to the altar, a first for both of them.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
That is why many have advocated the lottery path, to find that next leading man.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Being a successful leading man and a romantic interest is somewhat about having a pretty face, but often more about the right kind of vibe.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
But Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, stands out as the leading man who will take the songstress to the altar, a first for both of them.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
That is why many have advocated the lottery path, to find that next leading man.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Being a successful leading man and a romantic interest is somewhat about having a pretty face, but often more about the right kind of vibe.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading man
leading lady
Noun
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Larsen makes a magnetic leading lady.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Like Hepburn, who won four Academy Awards over a lifetime of iconic performances, Stone seems poised to keep redefining what a leading lady can be.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Leading man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leading%20man. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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