LEADING MAN Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

leading man

noun

Definition of leading man next

as in leading lady

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Recent Examples of leading man Kristoffer Polaha is a familiar face on our screens as a frequent leading man on Hallmark Channel including fan-favorites A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, A Biltmore Christmas, and the popular Mystery 101 series. —

Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 At the Venice International Film Festival premiere of George's latest film Jay Kelly, Amal accompanied the leading man on the red carpet. —

Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026 Despite his leading man good looks and general typecasting in brooding, self-serious, macho roles, Alexander Skarsgård is a big-time goofy weirdo. —

Charu Sinha, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2026 Sigourney Weaver and Mads Mikkelsen, her leading man in horror movie Dust Bunny, were mutual fans of each another. —

Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leading man

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leading lady

Noun

Of course, the identity of next season’s leading lady can’t be revealed just yet.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
In her baby pink Balenciaga dress; loose, low ponytail; and blurred lip, Sarah Pigeon seemed the natural successor to Paltrow’s leading lady.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026