follow-the-leader
noun
: a children's game in which everyone follows and does what the child who is chosen to be the leader does
Examples of follow-the-leader in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The critic in me, on the other hand, would observe that in follow-the-leader Hollywood, success breeds imitation, or repetition.
—
Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2024
Players like Max, Disney+, Paramount+ and NBCUniversal’s Peacock continue to play follow-the-leader.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Dec. 2023
And, yes, many are at risk because banks regularly play follow-the-leader when competing for growth.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2024
Players like Max, Disney+, Paramount+ and NBCUniversal’s Peacock continue to play follow-the-leader.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Dec. 2023
And, yes, many are at risk because banks regularly play follow-the-leader when competing for growth.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'follow-the-leader.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near follow-the-leader
Cite this Entry
“Follow-the-leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-the-leader. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share